We don’t like to choose sides. As I write, the BBC have got into a spot of bother whilst reporting on conflict between Israel and Hamas. The BBC have studiously refused to call Hamas a terror organisation because they see this as going against a duty of impartiality. This begs the question though, “Can you… Continue reading Who is your friend?
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Friendly fire
What is the cause of suffering amongst the Christians James writes to? Sometimes suffering is caused by external persecution because God’s enemies want to attack us as we seek to live godly lives. Sometimes our suffering is simply down to our circumstances, we live in a fallen world. Both of those factors may have been… Continue reading Friendly fire
Replacing Word Alive
The Word Alive Christian holiday convention usually takes place close to Easter each year, it’s a spin off from Spring Harvest and the Keswick Convention. However, the 2024 convention has been cancelled due to the Pontins site at Prestatyn being closed without warning. Some people have suggested that the week could be replaced with a… Continue reading Replacing Word Alive
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Why the Government’s response to the Supreme Court on Rwanda is deeply flawed but is not a move to totalitarianism
Downing Street recently tweeted the following. The tweet comes in response to the Government losing their Supreme Court case over the Rwanda Asylum plan. Now, before I go any further, I want to state a couple of things. However, I’ve also seem some extreme takes in response to the tweet, with a number of people… Continue reading Why the Government’s response to the Supreme Court on Rwanda is deeply flawed but is not a move to totalitarianism
Paying the pastor
John Benton’s latest article on the Pastor’s Academy site talks about the importance of looking after pastors well, particularly when it comes to pay. He references Martin Luther’s commentary on Galatians 6:6 in support of his point. Now, there’s some good points in the article. Whilst, elders in the church should not be greedy, lovers… Continue reading Paying the pastor
Two types of wisdom
Wisdom is a central theme in James letter but what is true wisdom like and where does it come from? A look at the text (Read James 3:13-18) This section begins with a call, an invitation or challenge. Those who are truly wise are invited to step forward and demonstrate their understanding. The evidence or… Continue reading Two types of wisdom
Two ways to speak
James now addresses the duplicity of our speech. What kinds of things do we say? What impact do our words have? A look at the text (Read James 3:9-12) The same person, with the same tongue or mouth can both praise God and at the same time curse other human beings. Yet, this shouldn’t be… Continue reading Two ways to speak
In defence of Advent – and other seasons
I’m a non-conformist, I’m not part of the established Church of England and the church I am part of belongs more with the contemporary charismatic movement. So, the people I identify most closely with tend to hold lightly to church traditions and that includes the church calendar. We are unlikely to make a big thing… Continue reading In defence of Advent – and other seasons
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