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Good for the economy?

D day draws closer for voters as we approach the 4th July General Election.  Previously, I’ve argued that: I said that I’d return to look in a little more detail at some of the big questions facing us.  At a General Election, these tend to involve: There are also the big ethical issues such as… Continue reading Good for the economy?

Sunak v Starmer: The Election Debate and wearing your heart on your sleeve

Did you watch the election debate last night between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? What did you make of it? Were you motivated to vote for either party or were you turne doff? I must admit I fell more into the latter camp and the result was that I literally turned off after a bit. … Continue reading Sunak v Starmer: The Election Debate and wearing your heart on your sleeve

Big Signs

The three synoptic gospels follow up closely Jesus’ kingdom parables by pairing two significant signs, or miraculous events together, the calming of a storm and the casting out of demons.  Luke will include a further significant sign, the raising of Jairus’ daughter. 13.1 Read Luke 8:22-25 One day, Jesus and his disciples cross Galilee by… Continue reading Big Signs

Farage returns -what should we make of it?

So, what are we meant to make of that?  It’s the start of week two of the General Election campaign and Nigel Farage has gone from insisting that he would not stand for Parliament this time round to not only standing in Clacton but being appointed leader of his party, Reform UK at an “emergency… Continue reading Farage returns -what should we make of it?

The Good News of the Kingdom

Matthew and Mark cluster together a series of parables with a strong farming theme to illustrate what God’s kingdom is like.[1] Luke selects one of those parables at this stage, the main and longer one about a sower and seed.  He pairs this with one also included by Mark at this stage about a lamp… Continue reading The Good News of the Kingdom

DNA: Why you might want a church handbook and how to go about it

An independent church is likely to require a constitution in order to satisfy charity law.  This is a legal document.  Many churches, in addition to this will provide something based on the constitution intended to be more accessible to the congregation.  They may refer to it as a handbook and it is likely to include… Continue reading DNA: Why you might want a church handbook and how to go about it

Russia-Ukraine and the elephant in the room

The Ukraine-Russia war rumbles on.  In the early days, it looked like Ukraine might be quickly overrun. Then a gallant fightback and western support along with significant failings and weaknesses on the Russian side led to the balance shifting in Ukraine’s favour. However the counter offensive was largely ineffective and now, once again the balance… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine and the elephant in the room