Coronavirus, Suffering and Psalm 91 The Disciple’s Problem of Trust

What underpins the theology of Psalm 91 is an understanding of the problem of sin in Part 1 and the human experience of suffering in Part 2. These thoughts frame for us the larger questions we need to grapple with as we consider what is at the heart of Psalm 91. The issue with Psalm 91 is this: It seems to suggest that those who take refuge in […]

Coronavirus, Suffering and Psalm 91 The Human Problem of Suffering

In Part 1, The Universal Problem of Pain, Sin and Death, we broadly sketched out the reality of our human condition as a result of sin. Here, we consider the existential reality of suffering as we live in this imperfect world marred by pain, sin and death. Suffering can come about because of our own bad choices. If I chose to live […]

Coronavirus, Suffering and Psalm 91 The Universal Problem of Pain, Sin and Death

Recently I was asked the question: “What are we to make of Psalm 91 in such times?” The question of COVID-19 and Psalm 91 must be framed within the larger lens of the problem of pain and suffering. C.S. Lewis wrote an entire book on it, The Problem of Pain. Pain is the problem! Much of our lives is devoted to minimising and removing pain. Whole […]

Family Discipleship: Next Level

While TNG services are temporarily suspended, Covenanters have stepped up to take family discipleship to the next level! Here’s what a mum of three young children from Woodlands Centre says: “Not being able to go to church has forced us to be more intentional about whether and how we disciple our kids. While it may […]