An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
I recently posted a review of a book that I couldn’t recommend, and have found the responses to that review on social media and in private correspondence very interesting. A trusted friend, with vastly more wisdom and learning than I, … Continued
I write this review as someone committed both personally and theologically to the Vineyard movement, and the health of Vineyard theology, as well as the wider pursuit of Jesus. This book, Live Like Jesus, is a difficult book to review, and … Continued
A recent BBC article has provoked conversation about disability theology – I reproduce this guest post from my friend Rev. Haydon Spencely, whose personal story predates that interest… “Good morning sir. May the Lord God grant you the healing that … Continued
This book is a strong contender for my book of the year. Paul Mallard is a popular preacher and writer, based in the UK, who writes beautifully and biblically on a range of Christian living topics. This book deals with … Continued
I share this post because I think it raises interesting questions, contributing to a concerning trend first noticed by Andrew Wilson back in 2014. Why don’t people want to talk about sex? More specifically, why do most Christian/evangelical leaders shy … Continued
Today’s book review is one I’m excited to share, because it is of a book that does so much. I started to read it as part of my ongoing reading and research in the topic of prayer and spirituality, but … Continued
I was fortunate to be given a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It’s been a number of years since, somewhat ironically, I gave a seminar on a Christian/biblical view of work at a Christian … Continued
There’s a meme, featuring Oprah, which does the rounds now and again, but make quite an amusing point. It took all of two minutes on the internet earlier today to create my very own version: Why did … Continued
Recently, in a Facebook group that I’m part of, someone asked quite an interesting question: “If y’all had to pick one verse (or small passage of Scripture) to summarise and unpack the meta-narrative of the Scriptures, which verse would you choose?” … Continued
Regular readers will know that interviews and guest posts are much more interesting than hearing me waffle – even when I disagree with what they say. Natalie is a Gender Justice Specialist, and her new book [which you can preorder!] … Continued