Unburying the Lede: Dominion

3 Dec 2019

Unburying the Lede: Dominion

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Apologetics, Being Human, Charismatic, Colossians, Culture, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Genesis, Identity, Image of God, Isaiah, Jesus, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, New Testament, Politics, Theology | 0

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

2 Dec 2019

Book Review: History and Eschatology

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Apologetics, Atonement, Being Human, Book Review, Church History, Culture, Ecclesiology, Embodiment, Eschatology, God the Father, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Jesus, Justice, Kingdom of God, New Testament, Old Testament, Power, Relationality, The Bible, Theology, Vineyard | 0

Reviewing books by N. T., or Tom, Wright is always an adventure. Partly because there are so many of them, partly because he has fans and detractors in similar numbers, and partly because his output is so broad, covering both … Continued

14 Nov 2019

Book Review: Including the Stranger

by Tom Creedy | posted in: 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Kings, 2 Samuel, Being Human, Book Review, Ecclesiology, Identity, Joshua, Judges, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Matthew, Old Testament, Preaching, Reading | 0

David Firth was one of my favourite lecturers whilst I was doing my Masters at St John’s in Nottingham, and it has been a priviliege working on some of his books whilst I’ve been working for his publisher, IVP. His … Continued

4 Nov 2019

Book Review: Mining for Gold

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Kingdom of God, Leadership | 0

In an age when the traditional methods of formation for leaders in churches are dwindling, and new churches like the Vineyard are exploring ways to develop healthy leaders, there is always a need for good books and resources to help … Continued

23 Oct 2019

Book Review: Hidden in Christ

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Colossians, Identity, Prayer, Reading | 0

In the first week of my holiday I sadly finished this undated daily devotional, and recommended it to my wife, who has been enjoying it as well. Hidden in Christ is a powerful, personal and meditatively biblical set of reflections on … Continued

21 Oct 2019

The Gift of Limits

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Embodiment, Identity, Image of God, Leadership, Mental Health, Romans, Theology | 0

“I am invincible!“ – Boris Grishenko, Goldeneye, 1995 “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities“ – Robert H. Schuller “One of the lessons I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you … Continued

16 Oct 2019

Book Review: A Better Ambition

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Culture, Evangelicalism, Gospel, Identity, Leadership, Politics, Reading | 0

One of the perks of working for IVP is that it is part of the SPCK Group, which means occasionally I find myself reading SPCK books on may way to or from work. One of these is Tim Farron’s new … Continued

13 Oct 2019

God Is For Us

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Genesis, God the Father, Gospel, History, Holy Spirit, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Love | 0

Alongside reading David Bentley Hart’s That All Shall Be Saved, a new book on universalism, I’ve been reading David F. Wells’ book (next two links to more on the book, as I haven’t reviewed them yet!) God in the Whirlwind: How the … Continued

3 Oct 2019

Book Review: On the road with Saint Augustine

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Book Review, Church History, Identity, Jesus, Matthew, Reading, Relationality, Sin, Theology, Top Reads | 0

Smith should need no introduction, though if you have not come across him and his Cultural Liturgies project, or introductions to major themes in Christian thought, then this book would be a good place to start. On the Road is … Continued

1 Oct 2019

Book Review: Looking Shame in the Eye

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Baptism, Being Human, Book Review, Church Structure, Culture, Identity, Image of God, Jesus, Mental Health | 0

Having read Curt Thompson’s The Soul of Shame and Paul Mallard’s Invest Your Disappointments, I’ve been keenly aware of the need for theologically and emotionally honest books about the reality of life. Today I want to share some thoughts and quotes on … Continued

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