This is the second half of a two part series on the enforcement of COVID regulations. In my first article I warned against the dangers of picking up on every sob story going where people feel that they have been treated unfairly. I wanted to pick up there on the dangers of listening to stories… Continue reading Lockdowns, Strict Liability and the rule of law
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I could be in Boris Johnson or Keir’s shoes right now – I’m glad I’m not!
It’s 1995 and I’m in a room with half a dozen other people. We all have one thing in common. One day we would like to be Prime Minister and with the arrogance of youth we each believer that we uniquely have the ability to make that dream come true. Move forward to 2021 and… Continue reading I could be in Boris Johnson or Keir’s shoes right now – I’m glad I’m not!
Unrepentant (Matthew 11:20-24)
What will it take to get you to repent? That’s quite a blunt way to start an article isn’t it? Repent of what exactly? And who am I to ask that of you? Isn’t the concept of repentance itself all a bit judgemental? Yet at the heart of the Bible’s good news message is a… Continue reading Unrepentant (Matthew 11:20-24)
What does not change
This is based on an article I wrote just after the Brexit vote. Today the US goes to the polls in the US Presidential election. For good or bad the election will affect most of us in some way, all around the world. However, we should keep the result in perspective If the Gospel is… Continue reading What does not change
The silence of the lambs
One of the things that has concerned me is the way in which Christians on social media and blogs end up falling silent on difficult issues. I’m not talking about bloggers who choose not to comment on anything that might seem sensitive or political at all. Rather, there are plenty of people who have opinions… Continue reading The silence of the lambs
Is it really unhelpful to recite the creeds?
On Steve Kneale’s blog is an article arguing against reciting the Creed in Church. You can see his arguments here. In this article, I’m going to offer a response. To be clear up front, I’m from a non-conformist background and am most comfortable in “non-liturgical” churches. However, I am not anti-liturgy. I think it can… Continue reading Is it really unhelpful to recite the creeds?
Depression tells you that you are weak – and that’s okay
It’s the funny thing about Sertraline. Every morning if you’ve been pre-scribed it, the box sits there on the breakfast table as a reminder that you need to take your medication. And each morning, it shouts out to you “You are so weak.” It’s funny because you don’t think that when you get up and… Continue reading Depression tells you that you are weak – and that’s okay
Love Conquers Fear (10) “I want to know what love is”
In our next Faithroots video we ask “How do we know what love is.” 1 John 4:7-12 tells us that “God is love” and then goes on to show us how we know God’s love.
Deacons? -Another clue
In Acts 6, the early church faces one of its first internal crises. The Greek speaking Christians are complaining that they are being neglected, particularly in relation to food. The response of the apostles is to encourage a little bit of devolution and delegation. “The Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would… Continue reading Deacons? -Another clue
Law and Spirit: A COVID Parable
Imagine this: it’s summer 2021. After extensive trials and tests, the COVID-19 vaccine is available. It has been internationally confirmed to be reliable, safe and effective. Here in the UK it is available to you for free. What would you say to someone who is choosing to refuse the vaccine and instead is insisting on… Continue reading Law and Spirit: A COVID Parable
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