I have discovered over the years that the monastic disciplines of silence; quiet spiritual reading; working away with my hands (thus the knitting); handwriting large chunks of scripture; elements of fasting from many things; and reducing my output and interaction with the world are incredibly spiritually nourishing, and I will not exchange those practices which … More The Rhythm of Stepping Away…

We’re in a spiritual battle. This is one of the predominant themes of the entirety of the scriptures, old and new. The battle may sometimes find human expression, but undergirding is the activity of the Satan and his rebellion which seeks to usurp God’s intention to have a people for himself and to restore Eden. … More The Spiritual Battle

Few modern scholars have impacted biblical studies like Dr. Michael S. Heiser. A linguist and theologian specialising in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern studies, Heiser devoted his career to helping readers see the Bible through the eyes of its original authors and audience. His core message was simple: the Bible is a supernatural book that … More The Unseen Realm of the Bible

There is a kind of thinking in our world today that says, well, if we can just get the Ten Commandments back in our class rooms, it will all be fine. On one hand, I disagree with the premise if it is founded upon the idea of a ‘Christian Nationalism’ which was not the kind … More Righteous Living?

This coming Friday, 17th October, marks 30 years since I became a follower of Jesus. I still remember the day like it was yesterday, but 30 years feels like a long time to a 45 year old! I am grateful for all the things those 30 years have taught me about life, but I am … More Thirty Years Following Christ

I’m back home from my few days away in Galloway and grateful for two particular things: the privilege of going away, and the joy of coming home! I love the Isle of Arran. One of my strongest passions that my sojourn to Galloway has deepened is just the desire to see a healthy gospel church … More A Healthy Gospel Church

It has been great to have spent a few days down in South Galloway, within a decent stones-throw from Whithorn, which is the late 4th century base of St Ninian’s mission to bring the gospel to the South Picts. Ninian’s mission was, without much doubt, the first main apostolic mission to what is now Scotland. … More The Elusive St Ninian

In every generation, God raises up men and women whose lives burn brightly for His glory—individuals whose devotion to Scripture and unwavering faith ignite a passion for truth in others. Among such heroes of faith stands Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899–1981), a man whose preaching, scholarship, and deep spiritual conviction continue to impact Christians across the … More Cloud of Witnesses: Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones

When you hear the name Dietrich Bonhoeffer, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the image of a courageous man who stood against the Nazi regime and was executed for his resistance. That’s true — and inspiring. But if that’s all we remember, we miss something vital. Bonhoeffer was not just a martyr. He was … More Cloud of Witnesses: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Elijah Cadman was born in 1843 in Coventry, England, into poverty so deep that he was put to work at just six years old. He never went to school; he couldn’t read or write. By 8, he was a chimney sweep, risking his life daily for a few pennies. The grime of poverty pressed on … More Cloud of Witnesses: Elijah Cadman