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Fridays with Fred: The Abuse Of Power
Have you been wronged by someone? Do certain memories cause emotional pangs? Have you been hurt by the words or deeds of another? Unfortunately, few people are privileged enough to...
Should You Buy A New iPhone?
Should I buy an iPhone 13? Considering my own financial situation, this question is purely academic. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a question we should thoughtfully consider. We are...
A Eulogy To Friendship
In April the song Forgive Me Friend by Smith & Thell went viral. Listening to the lyrics brought an old post to mind. That post was about the inevitability that...
The Pastor's Wife: Limited Resources And Church Culture
In my first post on the pastor’s wife I pushed back against the authority that is often extended to the pastor’s wife, simply because of her association with the pastor....
3 Marks Of Christian Maturity From Hebrews 5
As a father, I spend a lot of time with a four year old. And I’ve remarked to many that he talks a lot about growing up. He often refers...
Is Your Church A Cruise Liner Or A Racing Yacht?
Long before my suspicion of maritime analogies, I remember preaching on Ephesians 4 and using the crew of a boat to illustrate a common church problem. I argued that very...
It Is Not Enough To Be 'Bible Believing'
Two weeks back I finished off my series exploring how Christians ought to think about the Sabbath commandment. In the final post I shared some reflections from 1 Thessalonians 1...
The Pastor's Wife: Marriage And Ministry
A few weeks back I wrote an article on the pastor’s wife. In it I made two very simple points. The first criticised the unbiblical emphasis that is often placed...
