Author Archive: Joshua Eden

Does God play favourites?
When I was in primary school, it was a rare occasion for me to put down the football, sit and have a discussion in the playground. When it did happen, the most popular topic of discussion was, “What’s your favourite…?” We all took turns in telling each other what our favourite football team was; our favourite song, chocolate and friend. There was no profound thinking or […]
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Realms of Authority
There are three realms in society where God has placed leaders to exercise authority, which we must be aware of and submissive to. The first realm is the smallest but not the least: the home. God has placed the husband to lead his wife and children in a loving, gentle manner unto the Lord. (1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:22 -6:4) The second realm is the church. […]
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The Christian and Politics
This week, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The mere mention of his name spreads ripples of debate about his policies around the world. The question regularly comes up in church fellowships: how much interest should Christians have in politics? Is there a place for religion in politics? What party should a Christian support and […]
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Plan Right – Sickness and Eternity
I planned to start 2025 in the usual way. Take time off for my birthday, winter walks with the family, catchup on sleep, and planning for how I am going to be more efficient for the new year. Everything seemed to be going well, and then I got sick. I didn’t plan to be sick […]
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The Tongue is a Fire
Wildfires have destroyed homes and taken the lives of at least two individuals this past week in Los Angeles California. Out of the four different outbreaks, the biggest of these fires in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, burned more than 5,000 acres. That amounts to an area of around 2,500 football pitches. (skynews.com) The cause of […]
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