Articles by Paul Swamidass
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What are the chances that churches could devote 50% of their budgets for missions? Some prove that it is possible to grow from giving beyond themselves to see the gospel embedded in places where it currently has little influence. -
Good leadership requires the wisdom of Solomon
"Wisdom is wanting to do the right thing" says Paul Swamidass in this opinion piece. In an age or high moral relativity and social complexity the "right thing" can be difficult to discern. Thankfully, followers of Jesus have a reliable moral compass in the Bible. No more evident is this than in the example of King Solomon. From this example Paul provides 12 facets of wisdom we can all use to make wise decisions, especially Christian leaders. -
The testimony of a British slave trader proves that God's amazing grace is more powerful than a cancel culture
In today's hyper connected environment it has become easy to vilify someone for wrong doing, to cancel them. Praise God for his grace and the redemptive power of the gospel that invites people to change. Former slave trader, John Newton exemplifies this and now a large part of the world can sing the song he penned from his experience. -
India’s anti-conversion laws selectively deny freedom of religion for Indians
India’s famed Emperor Ashoka was an ancient convert from Hinduism to Buddhism. He demonstrated that a person is NOT forced by others to convert from one religion to another. Today, “religious conversions are forced,” is the flawed premise of all anti-conversion laws of India. Who could have forced mighty Emperor Ashoka to change his religion? The Emperor’s famous religious conversion was his choice.
