An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
After reading over one hundred books (And reviewing 55!) in 2018, I thought I’d distill my opinions into one shorter list – my Top Ten books of 2018. It’s worth noting that this is an idiosyncratic list – not all … Continued
When I was young, just after I’d been reading the Redwall books, and having devoured Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Little Lord Fauntleroy, I asked one of my parents for a novel to read. Reading a novel – particularly on a parent’s recommendation – … Continued
It should be noted that I originally wrote this review back in 2013, well before working at SPCK, the publisher. I reproduce it ‘as is’ for simplicity’s sake. Roy McLoughry, the National Disability Advisor for the Church of England, … Continued
One area which has always interested me as a Christian person are the wildly different views that different Christian and nearly/non-Christian folk and organisations have regarding what happens when we die. I recently rediscovered and read Tom Wright’s little book For … 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
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
Working in Christian publishing, it is rare that a book I’ve been working on (Yes, sorry, this is one of those reviews) gets profiled in the print edition of the New York Times, or the author gets interviewed by TIME, and … Continued
The topic of Discipleship is one that I’ve been passionate about throughout my whole Christian life – no wonder, in fact, as it is the paradigm that Jesus calls us to. More recently, I’ve come to appreciate the work and … Continued
Occasionally I’ll find a book on leadership that I actually like, and like enough to recommend to people. Given that this is relatively rare, for reasons noted in my review of Radical Leadership: in the New Testament and Today, I want to … Continued
