Too many Christian leaders speak of God with great certainty, and it’s worrying. Their stance borders on arrogance. In an age of identity politics, where leaders shout slogans with ever-increasing
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I like detective shows. I like trying to figure out who did it. I usually get it wrong, but I enjoy not knowing and putting the clues together. Recently, I
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Let me be clear – this blog is not about physical pain. (Physical pain is debilitating, and using pain relief is highly advisable.) The title of this blog refers to
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This Sunday is Remembrance Day, marking 100 years since the Armistice that ended World War 1. Now, no-one living remembers it, let alone the soldiers who fought in it, yet
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At particular points in history, it appears self-evident that certain causes should be supported. Last Sunday was Remembrance Sunday, marking the end of WW1. At the beginning of WW1, it
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Recently, on Richard Feidler’s Conversations, I heard the story of John ‘Chow’ Hayes, a notorious Sydney gangster. Chow was born in 1911, the illegitimate son of a prostitute. His upbringing
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Again, I find myself captivated by ‘Jerusalem, Jerusalem: How the Ancient City Ignited Our Modern World,’ a book which surveys history and theology over several thousand years, focussing on humanity’s
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My father was a minister, as was my grandfather, on my mother’s side. (What chance did I have? I did resist ministry for some time, only saying ‘Yes’ after experimenting
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Happy New Year to all! I hope 2019 offers you many opportunities to wonder and gain new insights. Recently, I returned from a few days’ break in Canberra. While there,
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