Author Archives: Plymothian

Something deep in me stirs when I read tales of Middle Earth.  Middle Earth is the fictional land created by J. R. R. Tolkien that is inhabited by dwarves, elves, men, and hobbits.  The most famous pair of books that … Continue reading →

The following two articles appeared in the media in 2016.  They show how the public arena is becoming progressively free from Jesus and his influence: MENOMINEE, Mich. (WWJ/AP) – A nativity scene that’s been displayed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as … Continue reading →

Many wars are being fought right now and many of them do not seem to be cooling down.  For example, the war in Afghanistan has been raging since 1978.  With the collapse of internal order different governments and different rebel … Continue reading →

I remember the feel of my first toy lion.  His name was Parsley, but I don’t remember who gave him to me.  In the 70s in England, another lion, Drooper, featured on the Banana Splits show which was aired regularly … Continue reading →

As I was reading through Luke 1:57-80 in preparation to speak at Warrenville Bible Chapel, a single word jumped out at me, that word was ‘mercy.’  In my life I have often struggled to understand mercy because it gets confused … Continue reading →

Imagine a church wracked by divisions. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his ban of loyal followers. One of them is having an affair with his stepmother, and, instead of disciplining him, many in the church boast … Continue reading →

What on earth is godliness?  Is anyone interested in it any more?  I have been studying 2 Peter 1 in preparation for teaching at Warrenville Bible Chapel this Sunday.  Godliness is listed as a key step in achieving spiritual maturity. … Continue reading →

My Uncle became a Christian but decided to attend one of the larger churches in my home town.  He intellectually assented to the idea that Jesus was a real person who had died for his sin; He knew that attending … Continue reading →

I grew up in a tradition that didn’t have female deacons or elders.  They took Paul’s admonition that a woman should live in all submission very seriously.  The women were quiet in all of the meetings that we had.  However, … Continue reading →

I would like to go home to England for a visit.  I would like to take my family back to Plymouth and show them the ocean and the moors.  However, for some reason I am often hindered.  I would like … Continue reading →