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Why Good Journalism Should Not Be Free
We wanted news to cost us nothing – but it has certainly cost us something: good, non-biased, factual news.
How Paul Simon Shifts My World
In light of Paul Simon’s birthday, I write why his artistry has always touched me in profound ways.
The Thrill and Beauty of Purity
Sex is more than just when you should have it, who you should have it with, and how you (should) prefer it.
A Christian Writing Fair in Johannesburg? ‘Bout Time.
I’ll be exploring how the Bible can help writers discover their unique voice at the Christian Writing Fair at Rosebank Union Church, Johannesburg. It’s going to be a fantastic day with some excellent workshops and speakers!
Trust – Not Goodness or Righteousness – is Ultimate
Surely God would have it that we should pursue being good? Isn’t that what he wants? No.
Does God’s Love Prevent Him from Controlling Evil?
Thomas Jay Oord offers up a new solution to the problem of evil. Does he offer a healthy view of God and life, though?
Why I wrote “Jesus Crushes Sin”
My book, Jesus Crushes Sin, is described as “a down-to-earth, Jesus-centred holiness for those who keep losing.” This tag-line explains why I wrote the book, and why I think I had to write it.
Why “Jesus Crushes Sin” will be free – and available for purchase
My new book will be free on my website, but also available for purchase on multiple platforms, from 3 Feb.
NCMI World Equip: Super grateful
NCMI World Equip 2015 has been so very encouraging. If you don’t know what it is, check out the website. NCMI works into over 80
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (Review)
I found myself really enjoying Hemingway’s book, The Old Man and the Sea.
When Twins War: Book II
With a rich and layered fantasy world akin to the classics, When Twins War mingles traditional Western fantasy with middle-eastern adventure and African folklore. It’s something of a mix between The Lord of the Rings and Arabian Nights, with an African edge.
When Twins War: Book I
With a rich and layered fantasy world akin to the classics, When Twins War mingles traditional Western fantasy with middle-eastern adventure and African folklore. It’s something of a mix between The Lord of the Rings and Arabian Nights, with an African edge.
Key take-aways from SAIR this weekend
This weekend I attended the SA Indies Rock (SAIR) book festival, which I wrote about and was quite keen for. I quite enjoyed it. SAIR
Keen for the SA Indies Rock Book Festival this weekend
Being an indie author in South Africa is really tough work. You spend your life hearing a lot of, “Yeah, I still need to read
Why I’m not Happy with the Media’s Take on the Helen Zille and Cape Times debacle
Is the recent debacle between Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille and The Cape Times a case of media freedom, or media impropriety?
Racial Self-Righteousness: The Real Problem
So much of our discussion on race in South Africa misses the point. We focus on the effects all the time but not the cause.
Crying at the back of a bus
Below is an excerpt from my book about singleness, Your Single Happiness. Can we be happy when we’re single? How much is marriage our decision
Your Single Happiness is here!
Can we be happy when we’re single? How much is marriage our decision and our effort, and how much do we leave up to God to decide? And what the heck do we do about staying pure during the wait? Your Single Happiness looks to answer these questions and more.
How African are South Africans?
Talking about white privilege and how South Africans continue to perpetuate the colonial principles they claim to hate. The church is just as guilty, too, it seems.
How I Came to See Holiness in a Brand New Way pt 3
Perfect love. The phrase that changed everything.
Lauren Beukes on getting a literary agent in South Africa
I ask Lauren Beukes, well-known South African author: “How do you get a good literary agent in South Africa?”
God is not as interested in morality as much as you think
My article, as featured in The Star newspaper (24 September 2014) on whether we need God for morality.
Eusebius McKaiser and John Lennox at the #GMWits debate could have been stronger
The debate was great but some core issues were not addressed.
My writing goals for the next twelve months
Hitting deadlines as a writer isn’t always easy. I was supposed to finish my supernatural thriller The Butcher’s Shadow by June this year, after which
Why Eusebius McKaiser’s “No need to treat God with kid gloves” article is a perfect example of Apologetics gone wrong
Well-known radio personality, political commentator, debater and philosophical lecturer Eusebius McKaiser published an article through The Star this morning entitled: “No need to treat God with kid gloves”. It’s the perfect example of apologetics gone wrong – atheist or Christian.
Summarising the Discussion on Mark Driscoll
Some blog posts around the web around Mark Driscoll that I found interesting.
Dealing with Addictive Sin: How I Came to See Holiness in a Brand New Way pt 2
Does Christianity have any real power? Can Jesus really save us from our sin? Or is Christianity just about forgiveness and then trying as hard as you can not to do it again?
Depression, Robin Williams, and Pathetic Church Beliefs
If you’ve battled with depression you know – modern ideas of success and happiness miss the point. Motivational clichés lack power. I think Robin Williams knew that.
How I Came to See Holiness in a Brand New Way, Pt 1
A journey of many, many years comes to a solid foundation to work from. I don’t generally come to conclusions quickly when it comes to
The Big Question of Christian Music
I suppose the first thing I should say is, is Christian music really a big question? When I was younger, I thought so. My teenage
A Non-Opinion on Israel and Palestine
The mainstream Christian response to the Israel / Palestine conflict is interesting and in many ways disturbing.
Why Slow Church Intrigues Me
Thoughts on modern church and Slow Church. What’s that? Well, I talk about that too.