There’s a lot of discussion—and confusion—among Christians about the idea of “calling.” We tend to use this language to refer to God appointing people to particular occupations, especially vocational ministry. I’ve heard it used among…
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Misunderstanding Grace
The five solas are the cornerstones of Protestant theology. They sum up the gospel: we were saved through faith alone, by the grace of Jesus Christ alone, to the glory of God alone. Our source…
What Will It Cost You to Flee Sin Today?
The story of Joseph in Genesis provides us with a prime example of a faithful believer who loved God enough to flee sin instead of giving in. Most of the examples in the Old Testament…
Let the Bible Shape Every Part of You
Application is often the hardest part of a Bible study. With all the work it takes to learn what a passage means, first for the original audience and then for us, we can run out…
Why Christians Desperately Need Each Other
John Bunyan’s classic book The Pilgrim’s Progress has plenty to teach us about friendship. The pilgrim Christian sets out towards the Celestial City alone, for his family refuses to follow him. After a particularly difficult…
12 Truths to Fuel Your Delight in God
When we enjoy good things in this world, it’s right to thank God and recognise him as the source of those blessings. But there’s a danger that we’ll get into the habit of only praising…
What Redeems My Worst Days?
Last week I wrote about how the worst day in history allows me to enjoy wonderful days on earth, with even better ones to come. Little did I know I’d have to follow it up…
What Do My Best Days Cost?
These first few exhilarating days of spring in Australia cheer my soul like nothing else. As the temperature climbs back up to the mid-twenties, I can almost hear the jangling of Christmas bells in the…
Keep On Climbing
What are you pursuing most earnestly in your life at the moment? The US Declaration of Independence enshrines the right to the pursuit of happiness, and I suspect this is what most of us think…
Getting Out of Survival Mode
“I just need to survive this week, and then things will calm down.” How many times have you heard or said this? I probably think it most weeks when that Wednesday slump hits me. Lately…