Tag: consumerism
Between Death, Distraction and Existential Dread
None of us can put off death forever. To quote the opening line from Markus Zusak’s Book Thief, “You are going to die”; or Indiana Jones, “We are going to...
You Can't Pop Over to the Friendship Super Store
Having recently relocated, my wife and I have been taking a new route to work. When not driving I’ve been enjoying the new sites, sounds and surrounds. And a couple...
Doodle: The Best Books from 2022
Last week a friend shared the 26 Best Fiction Books in 2022 with me, published by The Times. Since I’m not a subscriber, this was all I got to read:...
Watch Yourselves
Recently I wrote an article calling on Christians to invest their attention more carefully. Beyond simply budgeting a finite resource, I argued that “how we invest our attention pays dividends...
Be Careful How Your Spend Your Attention
In September I posted an article on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, a very popular podcast. My intention wasn’t to engage with the content of the show but...
Would You Watch Porn If The Plots Were Better?
Would you watch porn if the plots were better? That probably sounds like a silly question to most readers. For few people pretend to watch porn for its rich characterisation,...
Digital Consumerism: Where Is The Line?
‘How far is too far?’ If you were a Christian teen, or have pastored to them, then it’s very likely this is a question you’ve either asked or heard. For...
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...
Philippians 3:17-21 Devotional
Philippians 3:17-21. Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do....
