Rob James
Boris Johnson's Brexit plan will have a corrosive effect on our society
Brazen attempts to justify law-breaking will only add to the current sense of cynicism and encourage ordinary people to think they can bend the rules too.
God is still God of the unexpected
Despite all of the chaos around us this year, God is still performing miracles and doing the unexpected.
Some Christian jargon we can do without, but 'conversion' is not one of them
The concept of 'conversion' may not be politically correct, and it certainly jars in a culture that hates to cause offence. But get rid of conversion and you emasculate the Christian faith.
Yes, Biden could 'hurt God', but not in the way Trump thinks
We can all break God's heart, not just Joe Biden.
When Christians take fellow Christians to court
Legal action against fellow believers? When I reflect on what the apostle Paul has said, I can only think that it has to be a no-go area for Christians.
What does the Bible say about crime and punishment?
The Church has a role to play in promoting a Biblical understanding of punishment.
Mental illness is 'likely to be accentuated' by Covid-19, says Christian psychiatrist
David Enoch, a Christian and psychiatrist for 60 years, said the present situation was "without precedent".
What makes a pop star with everything in this world turn to Jesus?
I'm not a Justin Bieber fan but I can't deny his enormous influence.
A call to public leadership
Given the current covid pandemic, I would suggest that we need many more leaders who can inspire us to love God and love our neighbour.
God's love is unconditional and it extends to all
There are no limits to our Heavenly Father's love, only our limited understanding of it. And we need to come to terms with the sobering truth that it is we who set the limits by the way we treat each other.
Editing our history won't benefit anyone
I readily identify with those who want to expose the failings of previous generations, but I don't think this should mean editing history.
As black people cry for justice, Dr King speaks powerfully to us today
Christians should be at the forefront of the battle against any ideology that devalues and dehumanises their fellow human beings.
More honesty would go a long way to restoring trust in our leaders
Trust cannot be commanded; it can only be won, which is why verbal gymnastics and a refusal to talk straight are of no help at all.
What people in the Bible can teach us about getting through Covid-19
I've spent a little time thinking about a few Biblical characters who experienced various forms of lockdown, too, because I believe they have something to teach us even if we do not have a personal faith in God.
Despite its flaws, God continues to use the Church to bring healing and hope
For all its faults, the church offers us an opportunity to experience the presence of the transcendent, powerful, life-changing God.
What Psalm 44 teaches us about speaking to God
The Psalmist was learning a painful lesson, one that countless people can identify with today.