An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
I was given a copy of this book by my former employer to review – I hope that this hasn’t clouded my reflections, but think it is important to say. Ever since this book was announced or in genesis, I’ve been … Continued
This is a very honest, very helpful book. From near the end of the book, a paragraph that hit me like a sack of bricks, but in a good way. “If you break your leg, you can expect to be … 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
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
How do we relate to the people who lead our churches? Pastor. Leader (Senior?) Vicar. Rector. Preacher. Incumbent. Visionary. Etc, etc, etc,. The unfortunate people who are called to lead the body of Christ, people with needs and weaknesses elevated … Continued
This book arrived into my 2018 reading list with a bit of a bang – rooted in the New Testament, written by a women, foreword by an author I’ve been working with, published by one of my favourite publishers, and … Continued
I’ve just finished reading a short book that I didn’t quite expect to enjoy, but that I will now be recommending and commending widely. The Walking Dead (Henceforth TWD) is a cultural phenomenon – massively watched, talked about and discussed, … Continued
