The devil in the pews

The devil in the pews

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...
Relationless Truth

Relationless Truth

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...
What the HEK? Abortion and Vaccine Hesitancy

What the HEK? Abortion and Vaccine Hesitancy

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...
The Ant and the Tapeworm

The Ant and the Tapeworm

Someone, possibly Charles Spurgeon, once said that there is a sermon in every flower. That is, if we pay close enough attention to nature, we can often find illustrations of biblical truth. Some illustrations are stranger than others—like the Temnothorax ant and the...
Let’s do better: Reflections on stirring the Byrd’s nest

Let’s do better: Reflections on stirring the Byrd’s nest

If you interact on social media in Reformed circles, you are probably aware of the recent furore surrounding Aimee Byrd’s most recent book, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. The title is provocative, no doubt, and has led to a series of unfortunate...
The seven sayings: Security

The seven sayings: Security

Every year, the Human Development Report Office for the United Nations Development Programme releases a report focusing on a particular area of human development. In 1994, the report focused on human security and identified seven key areas associated with human...