I used to look down on the families that didn’t seem like they had it all together. I had the perfect family. I had parents who loved each other, and a sister who I accepted I would be stuck with. And then I watched my life unravel. I remember walking into church the Sunday after my dad left and being overwhelmed by countless looks of pity, daunting questions like “How are you doing?” and responses like “I’m so sorry”. They were all trying to help, but I was trying to forget. I wanted everything to stay the same.... continue reading
I’ve always been protective, especially of my mom. I remember as a kid, maybe only 4 years old, walking into the middle of the road we were crossing and sticking my little hand out as a stop sign to let my mom cross. As I got older, my protective instincts grew stronger, as I made sure every door was held open for my mom and that no one accidentally bumped into her. So when my dad left my family, I felt helpless. I couldn’t protect my mom from this. I couldn’t protect my sister from this. I couldn’t even protect myself.... continue reading
Is there really a “quiet revival” among young people in the UK? The news broke recently that the Bible Society’s 2025 report The Quiet Revival has turned out to be based on faulty data. The report proclaimed an extraordinary rise in churchgoing and spiritual interest, especially among young people. Its retraction has left some feeling discouraged about what might be happening to young people’s faith and spirituality. But I want to give you three very clear reasons to feel optimistic.... continue reading
“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are ill. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32)
The passage has my mind racing. How likely is it that in today’s society, young people could be looked at with similar judgments? How often have you heard that today’s young people are troubled, wayward, misguided, lazy, opinionated and digitally addicted? That they lack social integration and have questionable values? Aren’t these the same things (with the exception of digital addiction) that could have been said about tax collectors?... continue reading
In recent times, there has been an effort to rehabilitate the public image of dragons. Rather than fire-breathing monsters that pose a terrifying threat to humanity, they have become misunderstood creatures that just need to be trained and embraced. ... continue reading
“Who are the people (living or dead) you would invite to your dream dinner party, and why?”
Ah yes, the classic icebreaker that has been putting us on the spot for centuries! With just a handful of names, your answer can reveal whether you’re a deep thinker, an intellectual, an activist – or, as in my case, none of the above. It’s designed to encourage you to think about who you admire, offering insight into what makes you tick and what’s important to you.... continue reading
“The Bible says, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. But an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind!”
My 13-year-old friend spoke with righteous vehemence. She was angry: angry that a God who is supposed to love justice would give such an outrageously unjust rule. Angry that this is the character of the God she is continually being told she ought to give her life to. “How dare he?” her eyes seemed to say. And even, “How dare you?”
She had been thinking about this for a while and getting angry about it. And she had been doing so all on her own.... continue reading
As a clinical neuropsychologist, I’m supposed to be the expert, but despite five decades of life, you can see I remain a deeply flawed, moderately messed-up muddle of a human. Like most of us, I hope others won’t see my true nature if I paste on a smile, wear clean clothes and work hard at church. Sadly, that isn’t true. In the face of the smallest struggle, the truth is shown by my actions.... continue reading
As 2025 draws to a close, The Good Book Company has much to celebrate. We look back at this eventful season, reflecting and rejoicing in all that God has accomplished! ... continue reading
Can you imagine what a day would look like without any digital connection with the outside world? Our everyday lives—especially if we’re part of a generation that’s grown up with the internet—are deeply engaged online. It’s impossible for most of us to think about not having a phone because of the nearly universal adoption of digital technology by everyone, everywhere, all the time.... continue reading
