Robbie

Preaching Knowledge through Obedience

When a preacher preaches, they must preach the text. In preaching the text, they wish to apply the text. And to apply the text, they move through theology. But that is not always the case. It may often be the case that theology informs transformation, which is to say theory leads to practice, or aContinue reading “Preaching Knowledge through Obedience”

In Praise of (some) Ignorance

The presence of evil in the ordinary and mundane existence of life is itself difficult to ponder. The presence around us of simple horrors and distortions of good is a fear-inducing reminder that somehow, we live among the darkness and that it stalks us, seeking to infiltrate our own lives. Need we ponder more evilContinue reading “In Praise of (some) Ignorance”

Undistracted Worship

It’s embarrassing to watch, the fumbling, the struggling, the unspoken, “where did I put it?” as they scrounge through the multidimensional bag. We’ve been that person! Which is why it’s painful to watch. The all-too-familiar chime or ringtone which activates some subconscious instinct to act. It has sounded its presence, in the presence of others,Continue reading “Undistracted Worship”

Evolutionary Psychology – A Narrative, and Reflection on Narrative

There was a period in my heavy podcast-listening phase when I happened to notice a lot of talk about evolutionary psychology. It certainly was not confined to podcasts alone. The authors in the secular world I was interested in had a kind of ‘biblical theology’ approach. That is to say, they always start at theContinue reading “Evolutionary Psychology – A Narrative, and Reflection on Narrative”

A Summary of Piper’s Key Chapters in, ‘Brothers, We Are Not Professionals’

A brief summary and reflection on John Piper’s book, Brothers, We Are Not Professionals, examining his warning against professionalism in ministry and his call to prayerful dependence, preaching, and personal godliness, where ministry is shaped by service rather than worldly logic.

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”