An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
May has been an interesting month. I’ve tried to be honest, whilst trying to keep on reading. Henceforth, I submit, my top reads for May 2018. Baptism is the initiatory sacrament of the Christian journey. I loved this book by … 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
This year, as I’ve started to read Justin Welby’s new book Reimagining Britain: Foundations for Hope, I found myself needing to revisit a slim paperback I read about this time last year. Dethroning Mammon: Making Money Serve Grace. This little paperback … Continued
It goes without saying that, as ever, this post in particular represents only my own view, and shouldn’t be taken as representative of anyone or institution I’ve ever been associated with. I am, as I’ve said before, also one who blogs … Continued
I was fortunate to be leading on a youth camp (proper camping, under canvas, in a field, in the rain) over the weekend, so I missed the ‘live’ Jubilee celebrations. I’ve been slowly working my way through the various bits … Continued
Standard disclaimer – this book is published by IVP, part of SPCK, for whom I work. I was a keen advocate for the book internally, and am delighted to see it in print. This is an interesting book to review … Continued
Well, hasn’t it been an interesting year. Off the back of my November post, this will be the final ‘Top Reads’ post of 2017 – and so it includes a range of things. The Best Books I Read in 2017 … Continued
The topic of Discipleship is one that I’ve been passionate about throughout my whole Christian life – no wonder, in fact, as it is the paradigm that Jesus calls us to. More recently, I’ve come to appreciate the work and … Continued
It’s been a little while since I read something by today’s author, trystain owain Hughes. His The Compassion Quest was a really helpful book that motivated me in a pursuit of justice and was arguably quite a formative book for me. … Continued
