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My thoughts on the new film on child sexual trafficking: “Over two million children a year are being sucked into the deepest recesses of hell.”…| CultureWatch
My thoughts on the new film on child sexual trafficking: “Over two million children a year are being sucked into the deepest recesses of hell.”…| CultureWatch
The Jesus Revolution, my story, and the new film: Like so many others, I was part of two major counter-cultures in my youth. From around…| CultureWatch
Debauchery and deviance know no bounds here it seems: If we were to have a contest to determine who is the most Christophobic, Anti-Christian, God-hating,…| CultureWatch
Chesterton’s words about the birth of Christ are memorable and magnificent: If G. K. Chesterton’s classic 1908 volume Orthodoxy has long been my all-time favourite…| CultureWatch
Our sorrows and grief will not last – they will be replaced by joy and rejoicing: Many Bible verses speak about a great reversal wherein…| CultureWatch
Do Christians really believe in the spiritual realm? The other night on television I caught a little bit of a film that quite intrigued me.…| CultureWatch
On Musk, Twitter, and his critics: Hmm, it seems to happen every time. You get some well-known public figure doing a few good things in…| CultureWatch
Skyhorse Publishing, 2022. This new volume by Kennedy deserves a very wide-reading: Back in May I posted an article examining 21 of the best books…| CultureWatch
Wonderful news for the unborn: In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has overturned the infamous Roe v Wade decision of nearly 50…| CultureWatch
Things have radically changed in a few short decades: If you are an older person raised in the West – as I am – you…| CultureWatch
Christians have always had to deal with the impact of the surrounding culture: We have a new term – or at least a new way…| CultureWatch
We can count on resistance and enmity as we stand for biblical truth: When we are repeatedly told about something, or warned about something, especially…| CultureWatch
Spiritual and political lessons to be learned from Israel in exile: I want to speak about how we should live with and pray for those…| CultureWatch
The secular left West is becoming ever more similar to communism: Christianity was one of the main driving forces of the West. For many centuries…| CultureWatch
This book is getting a lot of attention – and opposition. But it is worth being aware of: In America at least plenty of folks…| CultureWatch
Salem Books, 2022. This new book is a much-needed challenge to our complacent Christianity: I and many others have long been saying that the church…| CultureWatch
Does it seem that God has abandoned you? One cannot accuse Scripture of whitewashing things, or just painting a rosy picture about life. It presents…| CultureWatch
Thoughts on the “He Gets Us” ads: By now most of you are aware of the controversy that has arisen over some ads played during…| CultureWatch
There is good news in this truth: Every single person on the planet needs to learn two absolutely vital lessons: (1) There is a God;…| CultureWatch
Hippies, rock, and Christ: One quite interesting New Testament passage speaks about how God “did not leave Himself without witness” (Acts 14:7). There are always…| CultureWatch
This is the new fight for freedom: There have always been major battles that would determine the course of a culture. Usually they involved a…| CultureWatch
They are coming after our kids – no doubt about it: The sexual revolutionaries hate children. There is no other way to account for their…| CultureWatch
This new book on ScoMo is a must read: Now that Australians know when the next federal election is taking place (May 21), the more…| CultureWatch
Some quotes from this important economist and thinker: It is worth knowing something about the important Austrian-American economist, historian, philosopher and social critic Ludwig von…| CultureWatch
We must never forget this vital biblical truth: OK, even if your Latin is not too great, most believers should know the second word in…| CultureWatch
Proclaim the truth bravely, and leave the results up to God: The other day I penned a piece on how the Christian must be willing…| CultureWatch
More than ever their words are vitally needed today: Anyone familiar with the work of the Christian apologist, pastor and evangelist Francis Schaeffer, and the…| CultureWatch
A huge win for the people in the Netherlands: I and others have said it before: ‘No farms, no food.’ But if the Great Reset…| CultureWatch
We all have a long way to go in mastering the Bible and doctrine: Most folks have heard of the expression found in my title.…| CultureWatch
Does our oneness in Christ mean thinking exactly alike? A phrase you will find often in my writings is ‘we need to get the biblical…| CultureWatch
Our theology determines who is the rightful ruler: There are massive political, philosophical and theological issues arising from one of the oldest issues mankind has…| CultureWatch
Where to now for Anglicanism in Australia? The conservative Sydney diocese of the Australian Anglican Church has been dealt a blow by renegade bishops on…| CultureWatch
Some who think they are quite spiritual can often be just arrogant: We are told that pride is one of the seven deadly sins. It…| CultureWatch
The very first book Schaeffer penned is worth revisiting: I admit: my title is a bit misleading. Given that I have nearly 140 articles on…| CultureWatch
Things are ramping up in the Covid wars: Times of crisis often bring out the best and worst in people. And these times will also…| CultureWatch
We all need an honest appraisal of who we are: The older we get as Christians, the more we should be utterly convinced of two…| CultureWatch
Great truths from this great preacher: If one cannot get to read all the many great books penned by Martyn Lloyd-Jones, the next best thing…| CultureWatch
God provides mercies for our journey: The Christian life is certainly not always smooth sailing. Rough patches can abound as much as smooth ones. While…| CultureWatch
We all suffer, but how we respond is crucial: As so often happens to me, several things will coalesce at the same time, and –…| CultureWatch
Prayer and theology belong together: Anyone who has ever read or heard the great Welsh preacher and teacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones knows that he was a…| CultureWatch
Having a well-stocked personal library is a key part of Christian ministry: It will not come as a surprise to my readers that I have…| CultureWatch
Reflections on a spiritual journey by a senior citizen: If you are an old guy like me you might recall that back in 1966 the…| CultureWatch
How do we understand the role of emotion in the Christian life? We are emotional beings who have very real feelings. But that is not…| CultureWatch
One of the greatest needs for Christians today is to start using the minds that God gave us: The English humourist P. G. Wodehouse once…| CultureWatch
Some wise words on emotion and emotionalism by Martyn Lloyd-Jones: Christians can be quite good at going to war with one another. Sometimes it is…| CultureWatch
Popular films can sometimes remind us of important truths: Do you ever feel that your life has been a failure, a mess, a disaster, a…| CultureWatch
We need to get our priorities right, including how we spend our time: This is not the article I had planned to write and post…| CultureWatch
Most Christians need to get this right: This piece may not be to everyone’s liking, as it combines some autobiographical elements with biblical and devotional…| CultureWatch
Popular culture and biblical truth: I should begin by stating that I do not have the television on all the time – although some of…| CultureWatch
Yes, your life means so much: Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What would life have been like if I was never born?” I…| CultureWatch
Reflections on Christmas with a little help from popular culture: This time of year is sometimes referred to as the ‘silly season,’ so perhaps I…| CultureWatch
Christians always need to keep one eye on eternity: We are all here on this earth living on borrowed time. Our end can be at…| CultureWatch
There is much wisdom and comfort to be found here: Because we all suffer, we all grieve. But we suffer and grieve in different ways.…| CultureWatch
We all go through grief, suffering and loss: In the West at least, the related topics of suffering, grief, dying and death are not something…| CultureWatch
You will never be truly happy unless you do things God’s way: OK, hands up all those who want to be happy. Yep, almost all…| CultureWatch
Spurgeon on the healer of our broken hearts: In this world of tears, torments and trials, the believer can take great comfort in knowing that…| CultureWatch
On actually reading and listening to your opponents: It is quite easy to be an armchair critic. It is quite easy to attack something that…| CultureWatch
Looking for a good book? Let me start this by reciting a memorable line from The Fellowship of the Ring. It was delivered by Bilbo…| CultureWatch
Are you daily making use of your daily bread? Yes, another odd title. But then again some of you are thinking that Bill is a…| CultureWatch
God always exists to comfort and console his people: An eternal God who never changes is a great comfort and consolation to grieving, hurting and…| CultureWatch
More bits and pieces that might be of use: Well, it is another busy day in which I may not have time to pen a…| CultureWatch
We harm ourselves spiritually by avoiding good Christian literature: Lots of people can and do say lots of really foolish and unhelpful things. Sadly that…| CultureWatch
This brief volume by R. C. Sproul is a little gem of a book: The noted American theologian and pastor R. C. Sproul passed away…| CultureWatch
In praise of books, reviews and reading lists: I begin on a personal note: One of the big advantages of having a rather large, well-stocked,…| CultureWatch
There is a place for giving credit where it is due online: Let me begin by saying that some of my articles might be more…| CultureWatch
Some words in reply to those who disagree with me: I write about theology all the time, so it is no surprise that I get…| CultureWatch
Here are some pointers on running a website: I have now had my own website running for over 15 years. It is my main means…| CultureWatch
Even Dawkins can see the cultural value of Christianity: Various Christian commentators have made much of what U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower once said in late…| CultureWatch
Even in the West God is still at work: Europe is still likely the most secular continent on earth – at least in terms of…| CultureWatch
Widespread biblical and historical illiteracy is on the increase: As the West experiences a rise in secularism, it is also seeing a rise in the…| CultureWatch
As the West drowns in useless and hopeless woke leadership, our future is looking really bleak: There are various ways cultures can crumble and nations…| CultureWatch
The desire to be left alone is quickly being denied us by the ever-expanding state: If you have ever seen the first of the Rambo…| CultureWatch
The left is in a real quandary over Qatar: To chronicle the hypocrisy and double-standards of the left is a full time job, and this…| CultureWatch
A few thoughts on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral: Over the past few hours I have been watching the Queen’s funeral, as have so many millions of…| CultureWatch
We are living in very turbulent times: I want to do something that might seem a bit strange here: I want to discuss a well-known…| CultureWatch
Disney is now a hotbed of sexual radicals: The targeting of our children by the militant activists has been going on for decades now, and…| CultureWatch
Away with these foolish false dilemmas: In somewhat earlier times one could go to a Chinese restaurant and often they had menus that said you…| CultureWatch
Healthcare tyranny and coercion must be resisted: Medical tyranny continues apace, and now that Australia and other nations are looking at Covid vaccines for children,…| CultureWatch
Here are the things that amazed people about Jesus: No, I am not being trite and using silly cliches. You know what I mean: ‘Jesus…| CultureWatch
A vicious witch-hunt against Perrottet is already well underway: The newly-proclaimed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet who is replacing Gladys Berejiklian has already been crucified by…| CultureWatch
No one is helped when one biblical truth is pushed at the expense of other biblical truths: The themes I discuss here I have spoken…| CultureWatch
Tozer was a firm believer in the value of reading: A. W. Tozer is known as a great man of God, someone who was so…| CultureWatch
We are such a long way from where we should be, spiritually speaking: OK, this passage may not be so much encouraging as it is…| CultureWatch
There is so much great material in this classic volume: One cannot get enough of A. W. Tozer. Although he passed away 60 years ago,…| CultureWatch
These are some of the most important things we can ever dwell upon: The other day I shared this quote from R. C. Sproul: “The…| CultureWatch
(This is hopefully the first in an irregular series of articles about Christians of note – at least Christians who I have a lot of…| CultureWatch
Thank God for his patience with us: Allow me a moment to make a seemingly odd introduction: Back in 1960 the Chicago blues legend Junior…| CultureWatch
What others are saying about preaching: Some of you might think, ‘I am not a preacher, so this article is not for me.’ There are…| CultureWatch
These are some terrific quotes for this time of year: I have often said that the English preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) and the English writer…| CultureWatch
There is a biblical order to how we share the gospel: One mistake Christians can often make is to single out and highlight one biblical…| CultureWatch
Paul David Tripp on God’s holiness: The topic of holiness is not one many Christians gravitate towards. Yet it is perhaps the key feature of…| CultureWatch
These powerful words need to be read and meditated upon: One of the great attributes of God and one of the high water marks for…| CultureWatch
Both license and legalism are extremes to avoid: I often speak about getting the biblical balance right, and avoiding unhelpful and unbiblical extremes. But let…| CultureWatch
Do you have the time to read the most important book ever? As far as I can tell, we all are in the same boat:…| CultureWatch
Enough is enough with this war against women: Times change – but too often for the worse. While we used to laugh at things like…| CultureWatch
The latest on the situation in Israel: With 300,000 reservists called up, and tanks positioned along the border with Gaza, it seems it will be…| CultureWatch
This is a shocking bit of propaganda presented as journalism: To defend the indefensible always means one has to resort to euphemisms, subterfuge and deception.…| CultureWatch
In this present darkness we really do need each other: In the 1919 poem The Second Coming by Irish poet William Butler Yeats we find…| CultureWatch
The West is no longer the free West: Tyrants of every stripe know full well that in order to have total control over the masses,…| CultureWatch
A big swing to the conservatives in Europe is a game changer: Recent national elections and European Union elections have sent shock waves down the…| CultureWatch
