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Matthew Thornton

Press Service International

Matthew Thornton is studying at the University of Auckland, Matthew finds that writing is one of the prime ways he connects with and grows closer to God. He loves seeing the way in which God has wired everyone uniquely and finds immense fulfilment in seeing others discover who God is to them. He would love to hear from you: matthewcthornton13@gmail.com

  • Love before religion

    It’s interesting to see how views and approaches to morality have evolved through the ages. I was reading a thought-provoking article by National Geographic titled, “The World’s Newest Major Religion: No Religion”. In it, they highlighted the continual demise of religion in the 21st century.

  • The comparison trap (PSI Best of 2018)

    From the earliest time in human history, society has been determined that everything should be measurable and quantifiable. That way, we are able to determine something’s worth.

  • Faith over feelings

    It seems apparent to me as if the world we live in encourages us to be led by emotion and feelings.

  • Overcoming shame: More of You, less of me

    God’s grace and mercy has been on my mind a lot lately.

  • Reaching Top Speed in Your Life with God

    I don’t know about you, but commitment can be hard in the world we live in today.

  • And He Promised Peace

    Lately, I’ve been wrestling with the idea of God’s peace.

  • From disillusionment to contentment

    At high school I remember studying The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. Written post-WWI, it reveals the fragmentation and devastation caused by the Great War. In particular, it reflects the ‘disillusionment’ felt by many during in that time, a worldview known as modernity.

  • Unburdening evangelism

    I think that one of the most discouraging aspects in our quest to “make disciples” (Matthew chapter 28, verse 19) is the lack of ‘results’.