A Short Personal Tribute to Carol Wimber
Some may well have seen the news that a vital figure in the formation of the Vineyard movement, Carol Wimber-Wong, has been promoted to glory. As the VCUKI (Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland) Facebook post put it; “We are saddened … Continued
My Top Twenty Books of 2024
In 2024 I just about managed to read 150 books, as I’d aimed to (Though, if you take a look at the long list of what I read, I didn’t hit all of my reading goals by any means!). Not all … Continued
My Top Ten Commentaries of 2024.
In 2024 I managed to read a commentary on every book of the Bible. For some, I read more than one (1 Peter, Ezra/Nehemiah, Ephesians, Matthew, several of the minor prophets, and Ecclesiastes), whereas many commentaries cover more than one … Continued
What I read in 2024 – The Long List
As I wrote in my reflections on 2023’s reading, a combination of some deliberate goals, and the (eventually healthy, if tiring!) birth of our son (And third child), meant I was holding my goals lightly for 2024. This is just … Continued
Book Review: Map or Compass?
When I read an edited collection of essays, I’ll usually post a sentence or two of thoughts per chapter/essay. This review – a potted review, if you will – represents that approach, so may or may not ‘do’ what you, dear … Continued
Guest Post: The Gospel Comes with a PR Consultant…
From time to time, a combination of events, relationships, the things I’m reading, and wondering about, combine to make me think I want to do a guest post, or even write something myself. The recent publication of the Makin Review … Continued
Book Review: Habbakkuk [CSC]
Reviewing commentaries is a tricky business – particularly for me as a generalist, and an in-publisher editor of commentaries! I tend to offer my review based on the format and content of the volume, and it’s utility or otherwise to … Continued
A Psalm A Day: Psalm 77
On and off, I’ve been trying to read and reflect on a Psalm a day. I’ll read the Psalm, pray, and then ponder a few questions: What is this Psalm about? What does this Psalm teach about God? How does … Continued
Book Review: Isaiah [BECOT]
Reviewing commentaries is a tricky business – particularly for me as a generalist, and an in-publisher editor of commentaries! I tend to offer my review based on the format and content of the volume, and it’s utility or otherwise to … Continued
A Psalm a Day: Psalm 76
On and off, I’ve been trying to read and reflect on a Psalm a day. I’ll read the Psalm, pray, and then ponder a few questions: What is this Psalm about? What does this Psalm teach about God? How does … Continued