I would highly recommend my friend Steve Kneale’s excellent blog, Building Jerusalem. Particularly do have a look at these two articles on Open Air Work Priorities I agree with both, including and especially the point that context matters when deciding how to do things. What I think is worthy of further consideration is two things.… Continue reading And the priority is….
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Yes climate alarmism can become a false religion but so can climate denial
There is perhaps a case to be made that: 1. Climate change warnings are overstated and alarmist 2. That climate change, like anything else can become an obsession that becomes an idol and so a religion. This article is not it. The author pleads with Christians to show respect and not dismiss those they disagree… Continue reading Yes climate alarmism can become a false religion but so can climate denial
Wedding Anniversary
Today is our 18th Wedding Anniversary. I’m grateful to God in so many ways for my beautiful, kind, witty, clever, loving wife and his goodness to us over 18 years of marriage and 21 years knowing each other. To celebrate why not have a read of my MTh dissertation on marriage at work which is… Continue reading Wedding Anniversary
Bible Study “Fools Wisdom” (Luke 12)
For Starters A look at the Text (what is happening) Can you summarise in your own words what each section is about? Digging a bit deeper (what does it mean) A look at ourselves
Letter to EN editor Christian College in Oxford Questions
Here’s a letter I wrote to Evangelicals Now about the new Christian college in Oxford. I don’t think it was published. Dear Editor, In the recent edition of Evangelicals Now, you refer to the start up of a new college in Oxford which claims a Christian ethos. A further bit of checking raises a number… Continue reading Letter to EN editor Christian College in Oxford Questions
John MacArthur, reformed folk religion and personality cults
King Alfred School articles
Just to let readers know that I have paused articles on this subject and taken down the two articles that mention this specific school. This is my own decision following a conversation (initiated by me)with the school leader’s pastor and out of concern for the well being of those involved. It is worth noting that… Continue reading King Alfred School articles
The true and better story (Luke 11:14-54)
Here’s my outline for a sermon this Sunday. Look out for some articles with additional comment. You can listen to the full talk here introduction Two stories When the stories get muddled …. Which story are we living by? What did Jesus’ opponents think he was doing? (v15) What does Jesus say is happening? (v22)… Continue reading The true and better story (Luke 11:14-54)
How we live affects what we believe
The tagline of this site is “What you believe affects how you live” The opposite of this is true as well though. Our beliefs shape our thoughts, emotions, words and actions (at least if we are being consistent) but not only do those actions demonstrate what we are believing, showing the fruit but they can… Continue reading How we live affects what we believe
Rising Lion … Risen Lion
Here’s a new video series looking at the conflict between Israel and Iran.