Ephesians 2:11–19 is central to defining the identity of the Christ believer. The “one new humanity” (v. 15)[1] is one of the most fundamental biblical concepts that define the ...
It’s been a while since I last saw a wristband saying “WWJD?” (What Would Jesus Do?) They were popular in my youth and I hope the sentiment behind them ...
There’ve been a few times in my life when I’ve felt lonely despite being surrounded by people. And, conversely, I’ve experienced contentment—invigoration, even—when out on a solo hike in ...
I am a scientist and a Christian. I believe in applying scientific methodology to research and medicine. I conducted time–temperature experiments with my system of coolers, ice packs, and ...
Burnout is the enemy of sustainability. Yet, in a world where the trend seems to be one of ever-increasing speed, intentionally slowing down goes against the grain and may ...
I’ve never fully understood how God’s omnipotence, his omniscience, and our free will all coexist. This particular combination seems like a trifactor with an inherent conflict of sorts. How ...
Introduction Umuntu ngumuntu ngabanye—this Zulu maxim means ‘one is a person through others’. Ubuntu stresses the importance of community, solidarity, caring, and sharing. As a worldview, Ubuntu advocates a ...
They say ignorance is bliss. There’s an element of that sentiment in how I felt before versus after watching David Ritchie’s symposium titled “Dispelling the Myths of Indulgent Nationalism.” ...
The Bible makes repeated reference to characters who were ‘scoundrels.’ These folk, sometimes also referred to as ‘wicked,’ or ‘worthless men,’ often did not know or serve God. Such ...
Introduction Speaking in other tongues is a doctrine at the centre of Pentecostal spirituality and there are divergent views around it. Some believe it is not possible to be ...
