We need more shack time

Paul Grimmond / 1st November 2008

It has topped The New York Times's bestseller list and has been called The Pilgrim's Progress of our generation. But what is it about William P Young's The Shack that has captivated so many people—Christian and non-Christian? Paul Grimmond investigates.

The Shack William P Young Windblown Media, Newbury Park, 256pp.

With middle age approaching at the speed of my four-year-old son hurtling down the hallway, it should have come as no surprise: the cutting edge of popular culture had ...

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10 ways to discourage your husband in ministry

Carmelina Read and Karen Beilharz / 1st November 2008

In the tradition of CS Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, here's some advice from a senior ministry wife ‘demoness’ to a junior ministry wife.

My dearest Mara,¹

Thank you so much for your last letter. I understand your quandary, but you must realize that if you want ‘out’ of your situation, it will take a bit of time. Let me give you some guidance.

As you know, never in my wildest dreams did I expect to end up the wife of a minister. In fact, when I was young, the idea of marrying anyone in ...

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