Author Archives: Robbie

The Last of the Proverbs from Susella

The last of the proverbs from Susella. The sayings of the man who walked its paths. Compiled as he considered his departure.  … A parent does not choose their child’s favourite toy. Life is simple, but there are caveats for everything. Better burnt coffee and a noisy morning than the perfect draw at a lonelyContinue reading “The Last of the Proverbs from Susella”

Good People Think Better

To understand why you believe what you believe or know what you know is perhaps more important now, given that the marketplace of ideas has become globalised, democratised, and monetised. That’s to say that ideas from all across the world are accessible to you near instantly. The voices you hear are not necessarily those ofContinue reading “Good People Think Better”

Genesis 23 – A Grave in a Cave

I’m not saying it’s my favourite passage in Genesis, because I think a passage so seemingly bland isn’t allowed to be one’s favourite. That being said… Genesis 23, aye. Simply: Sarah, the wife of Abraham, dies, and Abraham buys land to bury her. It’s mostly about a business deal. Where are the explosions, the samuraiContinue reading “Genesis 23 – A Grave in a Cave”

Brief Thoughts on Creation (without getting too apologetic)

Do you find it peculiar that in modern scientific university departments there are Christians? I hope not. But I reckon that a number of people around you would be surprised by that fact. It’s probably about a 50/50 Christian-to-atheist ratio according to Gerald Bray. Why isn’t this a surprising matter? Because, “In the beginning GodContinue reading “Brief Thoughts on Creation (without getting too apologetic)”

Lessons from big towers -Modern lack of agreement

Everything was going so well it seemed until we all disagreed about everything. (Must have been social media…) But everything was not well before that anyway. All people are bound as slaves to sin, a terrible condition that we must take seriously. This means that when we unite together, our evil is generally multiplied (unlessContinue reading “Lessons from big towers -Modern lack of agreement”

The Order Beneath the Tension – Ministry’s Priorities

No minister (or Christian) will be all things equally, at once, or at all times: smart, practical, prayerful, faithful, efficient, effective, respectable, humble, confident, organised, servant-hearted, and so on – in a word, “Balanced.” But there are prerequisites of character that must be in place before ministry begins. I bring this up because I recentlyContinue reading “The Order Beneath the Tension – Ministry’s Priorities”

AI, Wisdom, and the Complexity of Consciousness

With the AI boom having recently made waves in the world of everyday folk, what is washing up on the shores of our thoughts is… our thoughts. That is, our consciousness. So it is that there is a renewed—or at least more realistic and tangible—line of questioning emerging. People talk about uploading their consciousness toContinue reading “AI, Wisdom, and the Complexity of Consciousness”

The Burning Bush of Individualism

The modern Western anthem of expressive individualism could be summed up in the words, “I am who I am.” To be an individual, and to express your individuality, is to be self-determining, and as far as possible, independent. The scary thing is, or should be, that this motto is how God is described in Ex.Continue reading “The Burning Bush of Individualism”

News Consumption (revisited)

Once upon a time I wrote this (https://bigvaiandshiphrah.com/2021/01/07/no-news-is-good-news/), which I am proud of. It’s a fun read (unbiased and fact-checked statement). But I thought I’d revisit the subject. Because… I’ve relapsed. Into ignorance. And I love it. Take that, Dad! First. Yes, we should care about truth. And yes, news media (of a variety ofContinue reading “News Consumption (revisited)”