My Favourite Articles of 2024 (Thus far)
Writers and Articles You Should Definitely be Checking Out!
2024 isn’t even over yet, but publications and bloggers have already started wrapping up their top books of the year. Why do books get all the fun though? I read dozens of articles every week—and write a few too—as do many of us, and so I thought I'd spotlight some of my favourites from throughout the year.
Tim Suffield Stand Fast
Earlier this year I had the honour of working together with Tim to write a series of letters about Polycarp's Epistle to the Philippians. This, I think, is the best of those articles. I've read, and reread it many times.
Tim Challies New Year, New Joys, New Sorrows
On January 1st 2024 Tim (#2) said, "What is certain is that 2024 will bring both joys and sorrows, both gains and losses. There will be good days and bad, joyful seasons and grievous." How right he was.
Culture Critic Where Was Jesus Actually Buried?
I have lost count of how many times a new discovery has been made in the field of Biblical archaeology. This one, however, is a little different. After centuries of dispute, new evidence meets old answers.
Bob Allen The One Thing...
This article could have been written in 1824, 1924, and will still be needed in 2124. Bob holds up his notes—taken from years behind the pulpit—and points out the one through line that connects them all. This is a must read
Nicholas McDonald A Parable for Our Secular Age
I don't start thinking about Christmas until tomorrow…maybe the next day. Nicholas started writing about it in October! In this case, about the Tim Burton classic, the Nightmare Before Christmas...but, why is it a classic?
Amy Mantravadi In Conversation with Martin Luther
Who knew that you could still get Martin Luther in for an interview in 2024? I certainly didn't. This article really made me laugh, but it also made me think. Amy is doing big things, check it out.
Sophie Spital A Rarer Type of Woman
I'm cheating a little here, because this was actually written in 2023, but seeing as I only discovered it this year I'm counting it. Sophie sheds light on an important subject through the lens of her own experience.
J. A. Medders Poetry as Rest for the Soul
Verses have too often been related to songs alone since the end of the 20th century, but it feels like that's changing bit by bit. This article is an explanation and an invitation. Will you answer?
I'd love to hear your favourite articles of 2024! Who did I miss? Also, are there any writers I should be looking out for in 2025?
Recommended Media for the Week
…Have I not given you enough articles to read already!
If not, check out this one from earlier this year, on the book no one wants to preach!
So good, thank you for sharing these suggestions!