What Love Does: Reflections on Alex Honnold’s ‘Alone on the Wall’

I am currently reading Alone on the Wall by Alex Honnold. Honnold is considered by many to be the best solo free-climber in the world. Even very early into his career he had already tallied a ledger of climbs that caused some of the most seasoned stone masters to sit up and take notice. But to appreciate Honnald's well-deserved reputation, we need a … Continue reading What Love Does: Reflections on Alex Honnold’s ‘Alone on the Wall’

In Praise of Private Ministry: Reflections on John Newton the Great Letter-Writer

Many if not most professing Christians are familiar the song “Amazing Grace.” The hymn’s author John Newton (1725-1807), however, is not as well known. In this brief article, I want acquaint you with Newton so that you might (1) praise God for His grace in the life of a sinner; and (2) learn from Newton’s … Continue reading In Praise of Private Ministry: Reflections on John Newton the Great Letter-Writer