Author: faithrootsdw

The end of a world

I recently wrote about whether the book of Revelation and other apocalyptic literature (Daniel, Matthew 24) etc predict current events that we are seeing now.  I guess my answer was “yes and no.”  No, in the sense most people understand the prophecy to be working.  We are not meant to find chapters in the Bible… Continue reading The end of a world

Food from around the world wide web

You can’t hack your way to a faithful ministry : “An industry has grown to help us. Books, blogs, podcasts, and conferences offer us tips and hacks for ministry. But here’s what every pastor needs to know: you can’t hack your way to a faithful ministry. You can’t learn pastoral ministry from blogs (including this… Continue reading Food from around the world wide web

Cult tactics

How do False Teachers get a foot-hold and gain influence in the lives of others? Here are some ways. They will target people who are already passionate about faith. They particularly look for people who are either: Disillusioned because they feel that the church has failed them by not being loving.  Alternatively, if someone feels… Continue reading Cult tactics

The Canadian Truckers’ Convoy: Be careful about what/who you advocate for

Have you ever found yourself stepping in to support someone who has appeared to be the victim only to be rather embarrassed when the facts come out?  It’s important to take time to check the facts. Over the last few weeks, the Canadian Truckers’ Convoy have been presented as heroes fighting for freedom. Their protest… Continue reading The Canadian Truckers’ Convoy: Be careful about what/who you advocate for

Church PTSD

If you’ve not managed to catch it yet, here’s this week’s Faithroots Podcast to listen to or watch. We talk about how a church family collectively can experience a form of PTSD due to events in the life of the church. Key things: Causes can include: loss and bereavement including death, the departure of longstanding… Continue reading Church PTSD

The Secret Father

I was speaking about the Lord’s Prayer on the Daily Dose the other day.  You can watch back here or listen back here.  A phrase stood out to me that I’d never really picked up on before. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is… Continue reading The Secret Father

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The Cost of Living and Poverty

I’ve written a couple of articles about the Cost of Living Crisis and why we should care about it recently.  The other day, I saw this comment on twitter retweeting a list of actions that are required if we are to tackle poverty. Well, there is one small problem with the suggestion and that is… Continue reading The Cost of Living and Poverty

PTSD and church revitalisation

 A little while back I wrote about how churches can experience a form of PTSD or complex PTSD.  You see, a church can experience trauma leading to experiences and responses that affect the life of the church.  Trauma for a church might include: A split where members of the church fall out, argue publicly and… Continue reading PTSD and church revitalisation