All articles by Jeff Lucas
-
Regular ColumnistsFrom Guy Fawkes to Sunday services: Remember the ‘why’ behind our traditions
Explaining Guy Fawkes Night to American friends made Jeff Lucas realise how bizarre our traditions can seem when we forget their meaning - a lesson that applies equally to Christian worship
-
Regular ColumnistsPremier Christianity at 60: Jeff Lucas on the gift of faithful journalism
As Premier Christianity marks its 60th anniversary, columnist Jeff Lucas reflects on the value of tradition, the challenge of change, and the magazine’s enduring commitment to honest, hope-filled journalism
-
Regular ColumnistsWhen faith contributes to depression
If your journey of faith feels like a faithful hobble rather than a sprint, then be encouraged says Jeff Lucas, and don’t give up
-
Regular ColumnistsI’m a Christian author and speaker. But I admit doubt is a mosquito I can never quite kill
I don’t lose my faith. I just mislay it occasionally, says Jeff Lucas
-
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 ...
-
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. Expected to ...
