Author: faithrootsdw

What’s the value of your GCSE or A-level results?

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It’s GCSE results day.  If you, or someone in your family are getting results today, then I hope things have gone well and that you are happy with the grades.  I remember my own GCSE’s being a mixed bag.  I was pleasantly surprised to do better than expected in some areas, disappointed in others and… Continue reading What’s the value of your GCSE or A-level results?

What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?

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There’s been much commentary about Professor Jason Arday over the past few weeks, including after the shocking news of his death.  It feels like we know so much about him and the case and yet at the same time, if we are honest, we know very little despite different sides holding to opinions with increasing… Continue reading What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?

The true and better older brother

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Here’s the latest in my Bible Communications series of videos. The aim of these videos is to help those involved in Bible teaching whether preachers, Bible study leaders or children and youth workers. Here we look at how the NT picks up on echoes from the OT. We use the parable of the Prodigal Son… Continue reading The true and better older brother

“Today I have begotten you!” Was there a time when Jesus was not God’s Son?

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In a recent article, I responded to one Muslim objection to the Trinity.  Because Islam relies on the same thinking as the Arians we might note that the concerns raised by them will be similar to the kinds of objections raised by other sceptics on the Trinity such as the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Another example of… Continue reading “Today I have begotten you!” Was there a time when Jesus was not God’s Son?

Is job creation part of The Church’s mission?

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There’s an interesting article in this month’s Evangelicals Now by Phil Hanson and Terry Young arguing that the church should be involved in creating jobs.  There is much that I like about the article. I agree that we shouldn’t stop at offering charity.  Foodbanks and help to pay off debt are good, food pantries where… Continue reading Is job creation part of The Church’s mission?

Unique generation? Responding to a Muslim’s challenges about Jesus and the Trinity

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One of the big issues that Muslims have with Christianity is the Doctrine of the Trinity and the implications that has for the belief that Jesus is God. I thought it might be helpful to pick up on one of those issues.  First of all, some Muslims have issues with John 1:18 which says: “ 18 No… Continue reading Unique generation? Responding to a Muslim’s challenges about Jesus and the Trinity

Goodbye Beefeater

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Soon Beefeater will be no more.  A few years ago, this would have perhaps generated more grief for us.  For much of the early days of our marriage, the restaurant chain provided a convenient, reliable dating option.  Although a little more expensive than a Weatherspoon’s or Harvester, it wasn’t too expensive and as Sarah has… Continue reading Goodbye Beefeater

Training is part of the job, not an optional extra

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I sometimes come across churches that are offering training roles for potential pastors and workers.  Sometimes what that means is that the person will work part time for the church whilst studying part time for the rest of the week. It may be that at that stage the church can only afford to pay someone… Continue reading Training is part of the job, not an optional extra