An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
I noted with interest that IVP (UK) has done an interesting bit of publishing recently – updating and slicing up John Stott’s classic The Contemporary Christian for the (laudable) purposes of introducing new generations of readers to his helpful and holistic … Continued
I’m a moderate-to-large fan of Tim Chester’s books, and I’ve recently re-read one of his older ones that I’ve found deeply helpful. I’ve recently been becoming more and more aware of some negative and sinful patterns in my life, and … 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 used to work for IVP, the publisher of this book. I hope that fact doesn’t cloud my reading of the book or your reading of my review. Whether you celebrate/observe Advent or not, you will be aware that Christmas … Continued
Please note that a) I was provided with a review copy of this book, b) I used to work for the publisher and c) I knew Jon at university. I hope those things didn’t cloud your reading of my review, … Continued
Ever since I’d heard about them (when I was working at IVP the series was mooted, but I left about six months before they were published) – and friends who went to New Wine this summer will know more about … 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
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
If you, like me, ascribe meaning to any of the above words, I’d love to hear from you. When I say ‘I’, I’m referring to my friends at Forge Leadership – who are conducting some research into the challenges/opportunities/realities facing … Continued
Sometimes, it is really lovely when a person in your small group sees something you’ve done at work before you’ve had a chance to tell them about it. I was delighted to get an email from someone in our group … Continued
