Book Review: Still Christian
It is rare that I read a book with which I so immensely resonate yet so profoundly disagree. I was lucky to recently be in the States for some conferences – and one of the books I picked up was … Continued
Book Review: Theology of the Body
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Every now and again, I’m privileged to be at conferences meetings or events that I wouldn’t expect to be. One of the best things about this random trait of my experience of life has been free books. Recently, I was enjoying … Continued
Blown by the Wind: a meditation on the church
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Sometimes, one has a bit of writers block – managing only to pump out some book reviews and recaps, roundups and so on. At other times, you need the feel of the wind on your face to open your eyes … Continued
The Kindness of Fasting
I wrote this post way back in 2013. The substance of it is not changed. What is, perhaps, changed, is a sense of guilt and sadness at not following through, and a sense of hope that the Holy Spirit is … Continued
2017: A Reading Challenge
Whether you’ve just started reading my rants, or you’ve been following my attempts at writing for years (!) then hopefully you’ve noticed that I like to think about reading, talk about reading, and generally like reading. This year I’ve built … Continued
Christianity and Depression
Depression, according to recent statistics, is the common cold of the mental illness world. Depression affects a huge number of people – around 10% of the United States Population – and probably many more people who are unaware that they … Continued
Book Review: When the Darkness Will Not Lift
I’ve blogged at length, with robust intention, about the inter-relation of Christianity and Depression. This short review – of a short book – aims to add to that discussion. Add some ideas to the pot. John Piper is one of my … Continued
Songs for a Saviours Birth: How are You Celebrating Advent?
Every year that I have blogged I have tried to do something with Advent. I grew up in a Christian tradition that was somewhat detached from the traditional Church Calendar – even as it pointed me resolutely towards Jesus … Continued
A Vineyard Liturgy for the Lord’s Supper
Following the lines laid out in my paper/eBook on the Lord’s Supper in a Vineyard context, this is a liturgical outline for the Lord’s Supper that I wrote for, and then carried out at, a church leaders weekend. I … Continued
A Mini-Series: A Blast from the NLC Past
Those who know me or have engaged online/theologically will know that the Vineyard movement, of which I am a part, has been a place where I have learnt a great deal. This year, 2016, was the first time I didn’t … Continued
