Be careful of undoing white, European theology
Lots of evangelicals are questioning the ascendance of “white, European theology”, especially its export to other parts of the world. “Stop ramming white theology down the throats of people from…
Lots of evangelicals are questioning the ascendance of “white, European theology”, especially its export to other parts of the world. “Stop ramming white theology down the throats of people from…
I’m rubbish at dancing. Ask Mrs. A. I was left traumatised after being laughed at by some girls at a primary school party. Though Mrs. A loves dancing, I made…
In 1970, the author Wendell Berry wrote an essay called “Think Little”. He argues that in order to sustain the Green Movement over the long-term, it can’t just be something…
I’m reading the book, Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman. It’s subtitled “Time and How to Use it”. Burkeman is a Guardian columnist and has written a number of books…
Legalism is a real danger in the Christian life. Jesus tells us to “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6). On Sunday, we were thinking…
In 1516, the Dutch scholar Erasmus wrote a book called The Education of a Christian Prince. He wrote it for the Spanish Prince Charles, advising him about how to rule. It contains…
“There are… those who tell us that no defence of the faith is necessary. “The Bible needs no defence”, they say; “let us not be forever defending Christianity, but instead…
A kenning is a two-word phrase in Old English with a metaphorical meaning. Here are some kennings that describe the Bible. Oh that we loved and used this Book more!…
Abigail Shrier is a writer for the Wall street Journal, and author of the fascinating book Irreversible Damage, Teenage Girls and the Transgender Craze. She’s not a Christian, but a journalist who’s researched how…
I spend most of my time teaching, but if there was one thing I wish I could teach people, it’s “teachability”! Teachability is a precious quality, that’s hard to cultivate.…