Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas is an international speaker, broadcaster, bestselling author and monthly columnist for Premier Christianity. He writes daily Bible notes “Life with Lucas”. Hear him every Sunday at 8pm on Premier Christian Radio or download the Lucas on Life podcast
OpinionWhy I can’t rush to Christian words of hope after the Texas floods
Jeff Lucas has been shocked by the response from some Christians online to the tragedy of the Texas floods. Perhaps, before rushing towards the hope of resurrection, we might first make space for tears and questions
Regular ColumnistsConstant notifications are a distraction. We need to pause and listen to God
Amid the noise of instant notifications, Jeff Lucas urges us to pause, pay attention, and rediscover God’s presence in the everyday
Regular ColumnistsMy Christian walk has been more of a stagger
Christian maturity takes a while…or even a lifetime, remarks Jeff Lucas
Regular ColumnistsWhat churches can learn from this chicken shop
The American fast food chain Chick-fil-A has consistently outsold its competitors. But it isn’t just the food that makes it successful, observes Jeff Lucas
Regular ColumnistsJesus tells us not to fear. How does that work?
Life is full of fears - aging, death, and a world in turmoil. But Easter declares that Jesus has conquered the greatest fear of all, giving us hope beyond the grave, says Jeff Lucas
Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas on when a stranger moved in with him
Jeff Lucas was told the man in question was kind and utterly trustworthy. But he still felt uncomfortable when a stranger moved into his house
Regular ColumnistsIn praise of ‘ordinary’ Christians
Sharing our faith isn’t about pressure or performance, but simple, everyday conversations. Jeff Lucas says these seemingly ordinary moments can besurprisingly powerful
Regular ColumnistsThe Christian case for purging (some of) your possessions
Letting our stuff go is difficult, admits Jeff Lucas. But as we enter a new year, it’s a good discipline to develop
Regular ColumnistsThe God who keeps his promises
Jeff Lucas reflects on 46 years of marriage, ministry, and the temptation to blame God for broken dreams
Regular ColumnistsMy awkward lesson on the sin of gossip
After weeks of culinary mishaps, a home-cooked dinner led Jeff Lucas into an awkward lesson he’s never forgotten
Regular ColumnistsI’m a Bible-carrying Mr Bean. Here’s the proof
Jeff Lucas shares his most embarrassing moment
Regular ColumnistsBeware Christians who disguise suspicion as discernment
We should be grateful when narcissists are exposed and justice follows. But there’s a dark side to increased levels of suspicion, warns Jeff Lucas
Regular ColumnistsIn defence of joy
God calls us to shout for joy, clap our hands in praise and celebrate, says Jeff Lucas.
Regular ColumnistsJesus let himself be interrupted. We should follow his example
Most of us don’t do well with interruptions. But allowing ourselves to be re-directed can be a useful and godly trait, says Jeff Lucas
Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas: How I became a Christian
It was a rash, spur-of-the-moment decision to go to a church that day. Previous encounters during my 17 years of life had not been too impressive. As a child, I attended Sunday school three times. I felt confused, because those were the days of fuzzy felt, where paper cutouts of ...
Regular Columnists'Tuneless' Jeff Lucas is grateful for the good news
Singing has never really been my gift. As a new believer, the church I joined practised full immersion baptism which, when first observed, seemed like an aquatic mugging. The time came for me to publicly affirm my faith in Jesus by taking a dip.
Regular ColumnistsWhen a stripper came to church
Back in the wonderful days when I had hair, Larry was my hairdresser. He used to do a fine job with my copious mop. Sadly, the passing of time means the mop became a stranded peninsula, and what used to look like Texas now resembles the Isle of Wight. I ...
Regular ColumnistsGod isn’t a cosmic policeman. He’s so much better than that
There have been times when I’ve viewed God like a cosmic policeman, admits Jeff Lucas. But he isn’t the God of the gotcha. He’s good.
Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas: My embarrassing first love stories
The author and teaching pastor doesn’t want to go back to his first faith. But his first love is another matter
Regular ColumnistsThose awkward moments where we say ‘I’ll pray for you’ … and then don’t
We’ve all made this mistake…but in 2024 let’s pledge to do better, says Jeff Lucas
