Brothers, New and Old
When I was 12 years old, I was asked by my church’s pastor to give a talk in front of the whole church. He...
Bible Echoes Through A Broken Stone
A black basalt stone found in the desert of Jordan has an inscription with the earliest known use of the name of Yahweh (one...
Standing Up to Domestic Violence
Family violence is a silent epidemic—but only because we keep quiet. It’s time to speak up.
Of Speeding Fines and Laws Divine
Recently, I discovered an easy method of starting an argument. Simply ask people if they think traffic laws are fair! Instant disagreement ensues—from those...
Facing Fear—and Winning
Fear has only one beneficial purpose—to protect us from impending danger and keep us safe and alive. However, fear is unfavourable and disadvantageous when...
Caught in the Crowd
Would you consider yourself a good person? I want you to be truly honest with yourself. Looking at your relationships, values, actions, thoughts and...
Be Sad, Better
I consider myself a fairly honest person. But when someone asks that innocent question, “How are you?” I’m often tempted to twist the truth....
Life in the Son
I remember attending a life celebration held for two siblings who had tragically passed away. The sisters, aged two and five, drowned while playing...
How to Build a Better Brain
The first time he saw a living human brain, neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta says it became “a powerful and life-changing experience”. The brain is not “grey...
A Birthday Out of the Blue
Until that point in our marriage, my wife and I had shared a car. She worked in the city, close to public transport and...
Desmond Tutu: A Prophetic Voice of Hope
It was a fleeting meeting, but one that left an impression on me. Living in Norway in 2001, it was the centennial celebration of...