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War, Peace, and a Silent Night

17 December 2024

In 1914, as European soldiers marched off to the first major war of the 20th century, they claimed they would…

The History of Joy to the World

4 December 2024

Joy to the World is a favourite Christmas carol and one of the many hymns written by Isaac Watts. Watts…

The Bible and Immigration

27 November 2024

A couple of weeks ago, I posted seven Bible verses on my Facebook page about how to treat foreigners. These…

Is Rob Buckingham Really Pro-Life?

13 November 2024

I admit that I write this blog with a certain amount of apprehension. I’ve only blogged about abortion three times…

Understanding Ecclesiastes

23 October 2024

With its unique blend of beauty, poetry, and paradox, Ecclesiastes stands out in the biblical canon. It challenges some traditional…

Keep Your Sense of Humour

15 October 2024

One of the things I find amusing is when people overlook a joke. Many years ago, my mum took our…

When God Changes His Mind

17 September 2024

Scripture contains fascinating stories and statements that allude to God’s growing, developing, and changing. Let’s explore those with open minds,…

Very Superstitious

4 September 2024

This blog’s title comes from a catchy 1970s song that sounds as good today as it did then—Superstition by Stevie…

Should Christians Defend Their Faith?

28 August 2024

A few weeks ago, there was an outpouring of outrage about the supposed mockery of the Lord’s Supper at the…

The Genocidal God

21 August 2024

I’ve had several conversations recently with Christians—and former Christians—about the Bible stories in which God appears to command or sanction…

Christian Tattoos and Other Contradictions

13 August 2024

Have you noticed how often the Bible is cherry-picked? I’m sure we all have our favourite verses—those memorable to us…

Bible Numerology

7 August 2024

One of the things I find fascinating about the Scriptures is that they contain many divine signatures that set them…

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