Discernment Fatigue

I’m teaching on the subject of Christian Spirituality this semester at Alphacrucis University College. I’m also in the process of developing a new unit on Discipleship for the Bachelor and Master of Theology and Ministry degrees. That means for the … Continued

The Pursuit of Happiness

Aristotle was undoubtedly one of the greatest philosophical minds of western civilization. He maintained that happiness is the primary pursuit and ultimate purpose of humankind, the one thing for which there is no greater reason.  By that he meant that … Continued

What’s Wrong With The Evangelical Gospel?

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I recently wrote about the change the evangelical* church will need to embrace if its going to address its rapid decline in the west and maximise the opportunities presented by this unique cultural moment. Perhaps the most significant change relates … Continued

What is Sin?

You don’t have to be Christian or particularly religious to know something is wrong with the world. You only have to turn on the news, switch on the radio, or search for a report online, and you will quickly be … Continued

Why I’m not an Atheist

Why am I not an atheist? Firstly, and quite simply, I think atheism assumes to know too much. While it is true that you cannot prove empirically that God exists, you cannot prove that He doesn’t either. Nobody can say, … Continued

On the Nature and Purpose of Belief

The value of facts is that they are true. The value of beliefs is that they are known. Of course, some beliefs are based on facts and are therefore true too, but that is not always the case, nor does … Continued

What’s wrong with Christian Nationalism?

I recently wrote here about the unfortunate conflict currently playing out between Christian “Conservatives” and “Progressives” in the public square. One of the battles raging is over the role of Christian nationalism and whether it is a legitimate enterprise for … Continued

The Secret to True Integrity

Integrity is a virtue that ideally should inform our treatment of one another, whether at home, in business, at work or while pursuing shared goals. Over the years, I have developed what I believe is a helpful framework for understanding … Continued

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