An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
The other night my wife turned to me, just as I was reading some particularly normal science fiction, and asked a question: “What do you think about Alfie Evans?“ The question hit me pretty hard – I’d not … Continued
As someone raised in a baptist kind of faith, and constantly inviting people to consider who Jesus is, I was delighted to see that 10Publishing has decided to publish Mez’s little book on Baptism. Whether you read this book as … Continued
After March’s Top Ten, here are ten things I’ve read in April 2018 that I think deserve a wider audience, or just a re-read. The Final Call of John Perkins. He’s 87. He’s starting his 8th career. And it is … Continued
I read this book on a retreat-cum-weekend away with some other folk from our church. I’d been sent it to review by The Good Book Company, and was excited to see what this take on rest would be. I was … Continued
One of my favourite things to do, much to the confusion of many, is to go along to theological conferences. Taking part in conversations, asking questions, meeting amazingly thoughtful people, and often exploring a new city or venue, is all … Continued
Having read, reviewed and enjoyed (in different ways and very different situations/seasons!) Rowan Williams’ little books Being Christian and Being Disciples, I was very excited to be in the meeting where SPCK decide to publish Being Human. Having left SPCK, and continued to … Continued
From time to time I like to celebrate good examples of musical/other worship, from different parts of the body of Christ. As someone embedded locally in, and theologically invested in, a Vineyard Church, I’m particularly encouraged when I see or … Continued
Over a cup of tea earlier this week I joked to a friend that I’m currently enjoying my ‘Eastern Orthodox’ theological phase. This is probably fair – since noticing the IOTA conference (paper submitted, fingers crossed), just before Christmas, … Continued
March has been a good month for reading – here are ten highlights. Interested in The Walking Dead? Even if you aren’t, you probably know people who are. Danielle Strickland has written a great book about this. Read my review … Continued
I’ve been reading Keswick year books ever since I got a stack for a bargain price at LST’s wonderful bookshop in Northwood. These oft-overlooked little books collect the best parts of each year’s Keswick convention, gathering them under one cover … Continued
