Book Review: The Art of Rest
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
An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
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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
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
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
Today’s book review is an interesting one, for me at least. Scott Hahn is an American Roman Catholic theologian, author and teacher, who is prolific enough that I’m planning on reading two of his books this year (this one, and … 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
One of the most vital parts of being a Christian is to pursue, practice, and develop a discipline of prayer. This isn’t a duty, but a delight. The reality of this, though, is that very often books and sermons on … Continued
I was glad to finally close the cover on this beautiful little book. Why Join a small Church? This is a question easily asked and barely answered. I loved reading what JB wrote – delving deeply in to the Bible … Continued
One of the perks of having worked for the UK’s leading Christian publisher is that you get to meet all sorts of people and take a look at all sorts of books. Today I’m reviewing a book I was given … 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