Scott Monk

Jun 7, 2024 | au.thegospelcoalition.org | Dhanu Eliezer |Robert Martin |Scott Monk |Stephen Driscoll

My alarm goes off in the morning. I drag myself out of bed, make a cup of tea and settle in for my morning Bible reading and prayer.

Apr 28, 2024 | theaquilareport.com | Scott Monk

McKinley is an engaging narrator who is conscious he’s standing on the shoulder of a giant. He’s crafted a book that is faithful, revitalising and, thankfully, trimmed of Ye Olde English. Occasionally, his preacher’s socks are showing when he drifts into overly formulaic three- and four-point chapters, but sometimes we all need little steps before walking in giant’s shoes. Calling Jesus my friend has never sat well with me. Lord? Yes. Saviour? Yes. Prince of Peace? Yes. God? Definitely! But friend?

Feb 27, 2024 | au.thegospelcoalition.org | Scott Monk |Sarah Kuswadi |Mikey Lynch |Izaac Cowling

It’s ironic to read a new book about friendship and end up feeling lonely. Not lonely in the sense of being friendless, but spiritually lonely at church most Sunday mornings. I rarely find conversations lasting longer than five minutes. Most never mention the sermon. Everyone seems “good” but “busy”. Work is the safe go-to topic. Someone taps you on the shoulder to say “Hello” only because you’re blocking their way to the coffee. One son needs his hand taken away from the cupcakes. The other is bawling.