I hadn’t realised until reading an obituary that whilst Eddie Stobart was the founder of the business empire bearing his name, it was in fact his son who was the driven business entrepreneur who built up the haulage company and turned it into a household name. Eddie Stobart clearly was passionate, there were things that… Continue reading Gaining life – a lesson from Eddie Stobart
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Philip Hacking
There are perhaps three pastor-teachers who I would look back on as influential in my Christian life and particularly in my call into Gospel ministry. One was my pastor during my early 20s, the late Mike Ovey was another during and after my time at Oak Hill. Philip Hacking was the third. I actually heard… Continue reading Philip Hacking
Worthy: What are you worth this Christmas?
Are you looking for something to give away to friends at Christmas that communicates the Gospel? Here’s a little booklet that we are going to be using as a giveaway at our church Christmas events. It’s based on some of the advent reflections I’ve been sharing over the past few weeks. Worthy tells the story… Continue reading Worthy: What are you worth this Christmas?
Because I’m worth it
“Because you’re worth it” the L’Oreal advertisements used to announce. The younger brother in Jesus’ parable believed that he was worth it (Luke 15:11-32). He went to his father to demand his share of the inheritance. In effect, he was telling dad that he was as good as dead to him. To impatient to wait… Continue reading Because I’m worth it
Is complementarianism novel? Andrew Bartlett’s response
This is a guest post from Andrew Bartlett, author of “Men and Women in Christ”. I’m currently writing a series of articles engaging with his book and Andrew has kindly agreed to engage in response. I don’t intend to have a lengthy back and forth on each section but my plan is to publish his… Continue reading Is complementarianism novel? Andrew Bartlett’s response
The pastor’s thorn … Depression and suffering
I occasionally mention this little book which I contributed to. The pastor with a thorn in his side offers the stories of seven pastors who have suffered with depression. There are four reasons why/ four types of people I encourage people to buy it and all are rooted in the myth that this book blows… Continue reading The pastor’s thorn … Depression and suffering
Heads, Hierarchies, submission and love
Under this title, Andrew Bartlett looks at Colossians 3 and Ephesian 5 in his book. He suggests that in relation to these passages, we should address three questions, disputed by commentators. 1.Does Paul teach in these letters that marriage is a hierarchical relationship in which the husband is in a position of unilateral authority over… Continue reading Heads, Hierarchies, submission and love
Lost
Luke records three parables with a focus on something or someone who is lost, a sheep lost to a shepherd, a coin lost to its owner, a son lost to his father. Matthew also includes the parable of the lost sheep.[1] He introduces it in a slightly difference context following on from Jesus’ teaching on… Continue reading Lost
Did I use strawmen arguments on 1 Corinthians 7?
In his response to my article on 12 Corinthians 7 which engages with his book, Andrew Bartlett suggests that I have engaged in strawmen arguments. I was a little surprised at this suggestion Here’s an online definition of what a strawman is. “A straw man argument is a logical fallacy that involves misrepresenting an opponent’s position… Continue reading Did I use strawmen arguments on 1 Corinthians 7?
Learning from mum
It’s two years today since mum went home to be with Jesus. Recently I attended a course where we were asked to talk about the messages that our parents had passed on to us through our upbringing. This might have been things they said but also things thy did and the values they lived when… Continue reading Learning from mum
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