My Top 5 Blogposts for 2025
2025 is coming to a close, and what a year it’s been.
The return of Donald Trump to the White House. The assassination of Charlie Kirk. And the war in Gaza (among many other issues). I often wish we lived in more settled times.
And so, here are my top 5 blog posts in ascending order based on popularity:
5) The One Tweet That Captured My View of Politics, Trump, and Jesus
Key quote:
‘[This tweet] gives us a perspective we need to hold to in today’s maddening world.’
4) How I’m Making Sense of The Awful Gaza War
Key quote:
‘While opinions [about the war] vary – and there are understandably strong feelings and opinions about this war, both for Israel and against Israel, my aim isn’t so much to convince you of any one position but to present you some markers, some data points that help me make sense of this war as a Christian, in the hope that it will help you as well.’
3) The Most Unexpected Thing I’ve Learned from the Charlie Kirk Apocalypse
Key quote:
‘There are several such ‘revelations’ [about the impact of Charlie Kirk’s death] that are worth exploring, including just how siloed our societies are…But for me, the most surprising revelation from this ‘apocalypse’ was the idea that we need to argue more.’
2) The Strange Thing I’ve Noticed Since Charlie Kirk’s Murder
Key quote:
‘Considering such a horrific murder that has taken over our social media feeds, it’s impossible not to compare this with another death captured on social media: the killing of George Floyd on that fateful summer day in 2020. Within a day of Floyd’s killing, BLM-inspired protests had broken out across America, quickly devolving into looting and property damage. But, in contrast, no violence from Kirk’s supporters. No rampaging young men. No smashed windows. No torched cars. And so, it’s worth asking the question: Why? ‘
1) 5 Uncomfortable Truths Every Parent (and Church) Should Know About Male Child Abusers
Key quote:
‘While we might wish that male paedophiles are few and far between, the research says they’re more prevalent than we might expect: ‘Men with sexual feelings towards children, who had sexually offended against children [make up] almost one in twenty men in the Australian community.’’