Archive - The Carpenter

A commentary on the current state of universities.

Jul 24, 2025 • Michael Herbert

February 2025

Love Is a Divine Mystery

A response to the common pessimism about marriage.

Feb 6, 2025 • Michael Herbert

September 2024

April Come She Will

I was in my flat awaiting the return of my two sisters and mother from hospital.

Sep 29, 2024 • Michael Herbert

July 2024

A Dreamer with a Heart

In an age of false philosophies and loveless societies, we have never been more in need of a true philosophy about loving our neighbours.

Jul 4, 2024 • Michael Herbert

March 2024

A Charming Church

Many churches today prioritise entertainment, but we do not need entertainment. We need truth.

Mar 10, 2024 • Michael Herbert

January 2024

The Great Purpose

Living out God's purpose leaves no room for anything bleak: addiction, anxiety, boredom, depression, frustration... He wants us to be free, joyful, and…

Jan 23, 2024 • Michael Herbert

Silenced by Joy

Is the present, personal, and loving Christian God actually absent, distant, and invisible?

Jan 12, 2024 • Michael Herbert

November 2023

Is the perfect Christian nothing more than an idiot?

Nov 16, 2023 • Michael Herbert

September 2023

The Perfect Punch

What on earth are we to make of Jesus’ call for us to be perfect?

Sep 1, 2023 • Michael Herbert

August 2023

Surviving an Execution

A near death experience makes one think about what is most important in life. Since Jesus survived death, He is worth listening to in this respect.

Aug 1, 2023 • Michael Herbert

July 2023

Act As If You Did

Feeling unmotivated in our relationships with God and people is human nature. CS Lewis presents an idea to address this problem, and it has something to…

Jul 13, 2023 • Michael Herbert

An Informed People

The need for Christians to leave their bubbles of comfort has never been so dire. One sure way to do this is to become politically informed.

Jul 2, 2023 • Michael Herbert