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10 March 202615 min read

The God Who Does Not Grieve (And Why That Matters More Than You Think)

Hermenuetics

A God whose compassion is a reaction is a God whose compassion might fail. The doctrine of impassibility isn't the enemy of a warm, personal God. It's the foundation of one.

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31 December 202531 min read

When the Holy Land Becomes Holy War

Biblical Theology

The theological moves that justified the Crusades—sacralising territory, demonising enemies, silencing dissent—reappear in modern Christian Zionism. This essay traces the dangerous pattern of transforming political positions into divine mandates, then and now.

18 August 202511 min read

Abraham and the God Who Passes Through

Old Testament

When Abraham doubts God's promises, God performs a covenant ceremony staking His own existence on keeping His word—passing through divided animals alone while Abraham sleeps, essentially declaring "may I be destroyed if I break this covenant."

6 August 202512 min read

The Story of Creation

Old Testament

Genesis 1-2 isn't just ancient history—it's the foundation for everything we believe about God, humanity, and our purpose. Discover how to read creation's story carefully, teach it confidently, and help others see why it matters for their lives today.