Reflections on Populism and Nationalism
I recently read Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West by R. R. Reno (2019). It gave me quite a lot to consider. What follows are some reflections – not a book review, nor…
Read to Remember
Samuel Johnson said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.”
God Doesn’t Do Emergencies
This is a hard lesson for us to learn. We are naturally impatient, and we respond to crises by assuming that things must resolve quickly. We are discontent to wait on God’s timing. But when we are in a hurry, often God is not.
12 Modern Questions for Spiritual Self-Examination
John Fletcher of Madeley composed 12 questions for spiritual self-examination in the 18th century. I’ve published them previously, but today I’m republishing an updated and modernized version. 1) Did I fill my mind with spiritual thoughts and refrain from distractions…
God’s Rigorous Plan of Preparation
With you, the Christian, God treats you as royalty, and as heir to a throne. The royal child is given no choice in the matter: he must be royalty. And because he is royalty, he is among the most privileged…
