Here is the first in a series of little video clips looking at John 14. How do we encourage one another as we face the grief of losing loved ones to COVID-19? How do we face the fear of death and dying ourselves? John 14:1-7 says 14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God;… Continue reading Going Home (1)
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Isolation and Communion (conclusion)
Applying to today – can we share communion during the pandemic? So, this is the bit that you’ve been waiting for. What do I think about sharing communion during the Coronavirus Pandemic? Is it okay to do it? Whilst the conclusion is specific to this situation, there may be further implications particularly as we care… Continue reading Isolation and Communion (conclusion)
Isolation and Communion (Part 4)
The Truth and Lies issues (Systematic Theology) We have seen that making wise, godly decisions depends on knowing the truth about God, Creation, Humanity and New Creation. This means rejecting lies about all four areas of doctrine. In this post we will look at some of the doctrinal (Systematic Theology) issues at stake in our… Continue reading Isolation and Communion (Part 4)
Bullying, abuse and the problem of co-dependency
I’ve been writing a few articles in response to #MeToo #ChurchToo and recent high profile cases of abusive church leadership. Here I want to write a little more about abusive relationships and how they form. First of all, two quotes from Hannah, or communities and families worker from our twitter account. “Abusers are difficult to… Continue reading Bullying, abuse and the problem of co-dependency
Abuse and bullying in the church
Before Coronavirus struck, I wrote a few articles around the subject of abuse. I don’t want those articles to be lost to distant pre-virus memory. The pain and wait for justice for abuse victims is still there. So, I am going to start adding some of them here. An ugly story close to home If… Continue reading Abuse and bullying in the church
The Lies we believe about God
I’ve gone back to the #faithroots archive to find this article. How are we going to face uncertain times? Well we have a choice, do we believe truth or lies about God, Creation, Us and New Creation. This article from a long time back identifies some of the lies we tell ourselves about God. God… Continue reading The Lies we believe about God
Food for the long haul
The work of the word is long term and wholistic not short term and piecemeal Relevant? As we have been discussing, facing a major crisis like a pandemic and a lockdown will take more than occasional disjointed thoughts. We need to see the big picture of who God is and what his plans and purposes… Continue reading Food for the long haul
Summer Is Coming
Summer and Winter Apparently in Game of Thrones, the Stark family have a saying “Winter is Coming.” It is a chill warning of dark and dangerous days ahead. I have started using the hashtag #SummerIsComing on social media. Why? Well, it feels very much like we are in the dark nights of winter as we… Continue reading Summer Is Coming
"I don't want you to panic …. I want you to think."
“I don’t want you to panic, I want you to think.” Those words are striking, they come from a young German activist who has taken an opposing position to Greta Thunberg. I quoted her in my first video chat “Don’t Worry.” Whatever your position on climate change and whether you agree with either view… Continue reading "I don't want you to panic …. I want you to think."
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