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Chucking crisis a result of past sins

Chucking crisis a result of past sins

It\'s a bad time to be an off spinner in international cricket, with the International Cricket Commission (ICC) cracking down on suspect actions. .

  • Jesus and the sword - part III

    This is my last article in a series focused on Jesus and the use of violence. It has generated some great discussion and as promised, I want to take some time to respond to some awesome thoughts, questions and feedback to my first set of articles.

  • The double vision of time

    Right now you\'re in a unique but not uncommon moment in your life. You\'re at some point in your day, casting your eyes over words and wondering if they\'re worth you persevering. Only you will know with any detail what is around you, what sort of screen you\'re looking at, what you\'re wearing, what you\'ve eaten today.

  • When I quit Facebook: What I learnt after four years

    Four years ago I was dreadfully unhappy. I had battled my way through my teen years, facing off against a chronic illness which robbed me of my excitement and my joy. After recovering, I realized that I had taken for granted everything I had fought so hard to claw back. Instead of enjoying the health, I was wasting it on Facebook.

  • Meditations on war and peace

    When I was completing my degree in religion I would often get asked \'What exactly do you study? \'Sometimes I would reply, \'War.\' Perhaps it was not the best answer, but that\'s how it often felt. I spent many long days and nights studying the wars that engulf both the Scriptures and human history.

  • To the top!

    At least once a term our Youth goes out on an outdoor activity, this time it was decided the outing was going to be rock climbing at the local recreation centre. Once we had arrived and got fitted with our harnesses and rope systems we were ready to climb.

  • Strategies for transforming our lives: How the Reformation empowers us today

    The Reformation stands as the most significant event in the church\'s 2000 year history (after its birth in Acts). It changed the world and refocused the church in what really matters. But what can we learn NOW from something that happened over 500 years ago?

  • Too much choice...

    The lady on the news tonight was right. She referred to current statistics that suggest we are more stressed today than in previous generations. Amongst other things, she articulated a struggle I face daily on every level. It is called, \'too much choice\'.

  • Breast is best – isn't it?

    Before I gave birth no one needed to convince me of the benefits of breastfeeding. The statistics document them well – increased immunity against disease, decreased chances of ovarian and breast cancers, the ability to burn up to 500 calories extra per day, a decreased chance of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome – the list goes on.

  • A dad's perspective on…sunscreen

    Are you like me and loathe sunscreen? It has become one of those \'hate it, but value it\' items.

  • The Trinity – four incorrect ways of thinking

    In a previous article, I discussed the doctrine of the Trinity and how it is often seen as somewhat of an absurdity. However, this is far from reality as the doctrine of the Trinity is not some weird add-on. It is at the heart of the gospel and in everything that God does, for it is the very nature of God.

  • A harmonica in heaven

    Bruce: \"I tell you, those were the good old days Frank! They don\'t make \'em like that any more.\"