“The task of every generation is to discover in which direction the Sovereign Redeemer is moving, then move in that direction. It’s a brilliant quote—often attributed to Jonathan Edwards; however, there is no evidence that he actually wrote or said it! (Somewhat akin to Smith Wigglesworth’s ‘Word & Spirit’ prophecy) It’s very possible that the quote is a… Read More »
A few years ago, thanks to the generosity of my brother and sister-in-law, I had the privilege of visiting and touring a vast expanse of Lebanon, which included a trip through the Bekaa Valley to see the incredible Roman ruins at Baalbek, and then visiting the spectacular caves of Jeita Grotto. Beirut city by day and night was… Read More »
In all the excitement of the Book of Acts, we sometimes need to apply the brakes on the narrative rather than accelerating through significant moments onto the thrilling spectacles of signs, wonders, healings, and miracles. A case in point is Acts 15, where, upon realising that the Gentiles were also privy to the greatest opportunity in history (the… Read More »
I wonder what would have happened if Adam and Eve had repented of their sin of disobedience in the Garden, where not a single weed existed and everything flourished beautifully. I’m not sure they understood the implications of their actions until the time of confrontation—everything about life at that moment was brilliant; surely, whatever came next would be… Read More »
If there’s one thing that could be said about Stephen’s presentation of the gospel in the book of Acts, it’s “courage.” Stephen’s well known sermon in Acts 7, especially his change in tone in Acts 7:51 where he confronts the Jewish council, saying, “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As… Read More »
I don’t follow football closely, but the recent news about Jürgen Klopp, the 56-year-old manager of Liverpool Football Club, resonated with me and sparked my curiosity. When Jürgen announced his decision to step down, citing a realisation that his previously seemingly endless energy levels were now depleted, it was easy for people to speculate about more sensational reasons… Read More »