An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
As mentioned last week, I’m starting a new monthly series of posts collecting together the ten best things I’ve read that month. It won’t always be ten, and it might not be the best things I’ve ever read, but hopefully … Continued
There is always a twinge of sadness touched with hope when I read something by John Stott. Sadness that he has left us to be with Christ, hope that much of the profound spirit-filled wisdom he has left behind may … Continued
As intimated at in my earlier post this month on what I’m hoping to read in 2017, I tend to read quite a bit. Books, ebooks, papers, book reviews, magazines, blogs, and articles of every stripe end up in front … Continued
What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to follow Jesus with every part of ourselves? Doesn’t the traditional teaching of the Church on sex and relationships put people off? Isn’t it impossible not to have sex … Continued
As a rare and occasional ‘preacher’, I’m interested in books that will make my next unlikely adventure worthwhile, whilst as a Reformed person who loves the Bible, I’m always interested in what is being said by people I respect about … Continued
A the end of last week Mr Donald J Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America. Some people will celebrate. Other people will cry. I believe a significant majority will reluctantly stare at their … Continued
As I alluded to previously, I’ve set myself some deliberate (And hopefully attainable!) goals for reading more widely, more deeply, and more intentionally in 2017. As I presently work for a publisher, I have access to a steady stream and … Continued
A little while ago, I blogged about ‘Four Hard Books‘, which I’ve been starting to wade through. I’ve been reading, and am right on the cusp of finishing, J. Gordon McConville’s Being Human in God’s World. This is a … Continued
This book review is of a title published by IVP, who are owned by my present employer, SPCK. I hope that this doesn’t affect the review. This book is probably the best book I’ve read yet about how and why the church … Continued
Over the last few years I’ve thought a lot about telling the truth. Truth is vital – it literally gives life, and is so important for the way our lives unfold. Truth is also difficult – sometimes it hurts, … Continued
