Why were the Egyptian magicians seemingly able to replicate the miracles that Moses performed? There are a few possibilities. It could be that they were dependent on demonic power. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians that there is real demonic power that sits behind idolatry. Alternatively, it may have been that they were tricksters, their… Continue reading Magicians and Miracles
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We don’t talk about swans: the thing about abominations
When was the last time that you heard a sermon where swans were denounced as abominations? After all, it’s in the Bible, at least in the KJV. They appear in a list along with owls and ospreys preceded by this warning: “3 And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they… Continue reading We don’t talk about swans: the thing about abominations
Exodus and Easter
Our church have been enjoying a series working through Exodus. We’ve actually taken a break from it for ster. However, the Exodus story is intrinsically connected to Easter. The account of Jesus’ death and resurrection echoes the Exodus narrative. Here are a few ways in which it does. Jesus is betrayed, beaten, mocked, oppressed, identifying… Continue reading Exodus and Easter
He is risen… He is risen indeed, alleluia
So goes the traditional Easter Sunday greeting. I love Easter and all it represents. As with Christmas, I’m a bit of a traditionalist on this. I think this is an incredible opportunity to sing great, joyful hymns, rich in the truth of the resurrection. It does seem that slightly older, more traditional hymns do this… Continue reading He is risen… He is risen indeed, alleluia
The now and not yet of Easter Saturday
It’s perhaps time for my traditional protest about those who try to make a thing out of “Easter Saturday.” There really isn’t such a thing! The Gospel accounts all move directly from the events of Good Friday to Sunday morning. Saturday was a Sabbath Day of course, so there was nothing that the Jewish followers… Continue reading The now and not yet of Easter Saturday
Donald Trump and The Straits of Hormuz: Who clears up the mess?
This may seem like an off piste post for Good Friday but all should become clear as you watch the video. Don’t focus on the politics but rather on the reminders to us.
The public shame of The Cross
It’s Good Friday, a day that even those of us who don’t tend to follow the Church calendar tend to observe. We tend to gather together for breakfast followed by a simple sharing of communion. We sing, pray, read the Gospel account and break bread together without comment. I find it one of the most… Continue reading The public shame of The Cross
Why I think the King’s state visit to the US should go ahead
A lot of people want the planned state visit cancelled. This is unsurprising given the manner of President Trump’s recent behaviours and words. Some people have even used this as an argument against the visit. Ironically, I think this is an example that supports rather than goes against the case for the monarchy. It at… Continue reading Why I think the King’s state visit to the US should go ahead
A positive public theology: Is secular nationalism the only alternative to Christian Nationalism?
I’ve written significantly about Christian Nationalism over the past year and part of that has been because I’ve bene concerned about the negative impact that Christian Nationalism has on the church. In that sense I have been arguing due to personal conviction and concern. However, it also fits in with the primary aims of Faithroots. … Continue reading A positive public theology: Is secular nationalism the only alternative to Christian Nationalism?
Trump’s misunderstanding of NATO is a big threat to his own MAGA project
Apparently Donald Trump is once again threatening to pull out of NATO. His current complaint is that NATO failed to join the US in its action against Iran. I think there are a number of misunderstandings in his thinking. Maybe they are intentional. All of this means that Donald Trump fails to act in America’s… Continue reading Trump’s misunderstanding of NATO is a big threat to his own MAGA project
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