What should we do with a brother’s teaching when he falls? Were TGC right to pull Sam Allberry’s articles?

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In my previous article in the light of Sam Allberry’s resignation from Immanuel, Nashville and TGC, I referred to the statement that TGC had made. It’s fairly short, so I’ll quote it in full here: “TGC was informed yesterday by Sam Allberry about “an inappropriate relationship with another man a few years ago” and that… Continue reading What should we do with a brother’s teaching when he falls? Were TGC right to pull Sam Allberry’s articles?

How do we respond when a brother falls?

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The news was recently shared that Sam Allbery had resigned as the lead pastor at Immanuel, Nashville. He has also stepped down from his role with the Timothy Keller Centre, part of The Gospel Coalition. In their announcement, the Gospel Coalition stated that they had removed all articles and links relating to Allberry. I was… Continue reading How do we respond when a brother falls?

Who is winning the war?

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This is a question that I asked at our Life Group yesterday.   I was referring to three wars. The first was the war in Ukraine and the second the Iran war. It’s tempting to assume that it’s Russia that is winning in Ukraine, they’ve seized significant territory and cause horrendous damage.  In Iran it looks… Continue reading Who is winning the war?

Stepping out in faith …. But with Christ with me

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Today I’m preaching at church and my task is to give an overview introduction to the book of Exodus. My big fear with such introductions is that they can risk becoming lectury … A little academic. However they can also give us the opportunity to preach the message or some of the messages from the… Continue reading Stepping out in faith …. But with Christ with me

A life more ordinary

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I’ve been reading a few books and listening to some YouTube sermons recently which have had a common theme.  That common theme is that we as Christians are called to change the world.  Now, there is a sense in which yes, what the Church does together as the body of Christ by witnessing to him… Continue reading A life more ordinary

Home for Christmas: No room?

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It’s been well established for some time now that Mary did not give birth to Jesus in a stable.  The word translated “inn” by most of our versions of Luke 2 more likely refers to an upper guest right on. Jesus will have been born in the central living area where humans and animals mucked… Continue reading Home for Christmas: No room?

Home for Christmas Dinner

You can’t talk about “Home for Christmas” without talking about food can you?  I associated Christmas growing up with home baking.  Mum always protested that shop bought mince pies tasted too sweet whereas she could control the amount of filling that went into the ones she made.  So home made mince pies were a tradition,… Continue reading Home for Christmas Dinner

Legacies

Today is a poignant day for our family. Three years ago we said goodbye to my mum who went to be with her Lord and Saviour.  Today would also have been my grandma’s birthday. At the time we thought it fitting that they were reunited on Nanna’s birthday and also with mum’s younger sister our… Continue reading Legacies