by Stuart | 10 Oct 2022 | Blog
Scripture singles out two women as “most blessed” by God. The first was Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, who was praised as “most blessed of women” for her courageous act of violently killing Israel’s—and God’s— enemy, Sisera (Judges 5:24). The second, and far more...
by Stuart | 27 Sep 2022 | Blog
Few things are as disheartening as unfulfilled expectations. While we recognise that disappointment is a part of life, things can get ugly when expectations are met with disappointment. The ancient philosopher Epictetus advised, “Do not seek to have events happen as...
by Stuart | 19 Sep 2022 | Blog
One of the curses of the contemporary Western-influenced evangelical church has been the rise of celebrity Christianity. While it is often no fault of the preacher’s, many Christians have elevated certain gifted preachers to celebrity, if not cult, status. One of the...
by Stuart | 13 Sep 2022 | Blog
It’s usually pretty easy to tell what commemorative event is coming next by popping into the shop closest to you. At some point in January, displays of hearts and chocolates will remind you that Valentine’s Day is coming. Soon after 15 February, Easter eggs will creep...
by Stuart | 10 Mar 2022 | Blog
I’m a little perplexed by what I’ve seen in the world of evangelical Christianity recently. (Disclaimer: I write as a South African, where, largely, the term “evangelical” has not been hijacked by partisan politics.) If I’m totally honest, I may be tempted toward a...
by Stuart | 4 Sep 2021 | Blog
I recently received a stirring lecture from a pharmacist who learned that I had been for my first COVID-19 vaccination. Strongly arguing the benefits of Ivermectin, he simply could not fathom why I would permit toxic substances to be injected into my body. (I had...
