In 1900 Europe was home to two-thirds of the world’s Christian population; today, the figure is about 25 percent, and by 2025 it will fall below 20 percent.  Philip Jenkins

Beautiful morning, apart from some very excited magpies.

Over the last century, however, the center of gravity in the Christian world has shifted inexorably away from Europe, southward, to Africa and Latin America, and eastward, toward Asia. Today, the largest Christian communities on the planet are to be found in those regions. Philip Jenkins

In culture, no less than for religious life. Christianity has in very recent times ceased to be a Euro-American religion and is becoming thoroughly global. In 1900, 83 percent of the world’s Christians lived in Europe and North America. In 2050, 72 percent of Christians will live in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and a sizable share of the remainder will have roots in one or more of those continents. In 1900, the overwhelming majority of Christians were non-Latino whites; in 2050, non-Latino whites will constitute only a small subset of Christians. Philip Jenkins

Our culture is ripe for Kingdom – honouring, God-anointed prophetic artists who have the character of Christ and an inspired story to tell the world. Paul Botha

Another beautiful spring morning! 🚲😂

Parents need to have the confidence that they can educate their children about what made western civilisation work well. We must demonstrate to our children that the ways of the Kingdom are a superior system to their ways of this world. Paul Botha

Spring is definitely here today, a day early. Stunning weather and great riding.

The parenting crisis also results in a discipleship crisis. Just as parents are rendered impotent by spoiled children, so the church is weakened by spoiled adults. Paul Botha

One of the consequences of removing the guardrails of Biblical discipline is a dumbed-down generation who act without critical thought. Biblical discipline produces a capacity for self-discipline in people. Paul Botha