WDJS 101

WHEN YOU HAVE been around church for some time, it’s easy to forget how subversive the whole thing is—or at least is supposed to be. Jesus…

The limitations of statues

THE FUNDAMENTAL problem with statues is that God only ever set ten things in stone, and people’s reputations weren’t included. In fact, the Ten Commandments etched…

Giant-killing caution

WORKING THROUGH a study on David and Goliath with some guys from church has caused me to look at the familiar story through fresh eyes. And,…

From corona nation to coronation

FOR ALL THE ways technology has truly been a godsend for churches during quarantine, I can’t help wondering whether it hasn’t also had one subtle negative…

When words become flesh

BRANDT JEAN made headlines last year when he forgave the white police officer who had killed his black brother, Botham, as she was sentenced to 10…

Prayer partners in marriage

AS MARRIAGE enthusiasts (not experts), one thing Marcia and I enjoy sharing with other couples when we speak on the subject is the importance of praying…

Good news for sleepyheads

ON DAYS WHEN it feels like I am just going through the motions of faith, I take some comfort from the example of the Big Three…

Come and see

AS A JOURNALIST, I hold to the maxim that there are no stupid questions. However, there are occasions when people seem to get pretty close—they at…

Doing meetings differently

ONE OF THE best things about being a full-time freelancer is not spending so many wasted hours in useless corporate meetings. When I first swapped a…

Noah’s guide to post-storm living

IF NOAH’S EXAMPLE while he was on the ark is a good one for anyone going through a storm, then his steps when the clouds lifted…