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Nimrod

It’s tempting to skip over the lists of names in the Bible.  We’re not too sure what to do with them but they are worth pausing and reading.  In Genesis, when we get to the words “These are the generations” as we do at the start of Genesis 10, it provides a marker to indicate… Continue reading Nimrod

Pastors and planters -wives and families

Mez McConnell has written an article for prospective planters where their wives are less keen on the prospect of urban/estate church planting.  What should they do.  Mez’s essential point is that there needs to be complete unity in sharing the calling between husband and wife. I agree with this. In fact, I remember one planter… Continue reading Pastors and planters -wives and families

Before you warn about danger first make sure there’s an ark ready

Noah was called by God to be a witness to the world around d him as the day of judgement drew near and the Flood was about to come.  It’s clear from the New Testament that Noah was preaching to the people, warning them of coming danger. This warning came through the fact that he… Continue reading Before you warn about danger first make sure there’s an ark ready

Kate Forbes, the SNP and should politicians keep their religion private?

Kate Forbes has for some time been talked of as a potential successor to Nicola Sturgeon in Scotland.  However, she has a problem, something that might hinder her progress, either barrign her from leadership or losing her the next major election.  What is the skeleton in her closet? Is it a sex-scandal or a dodgy… Continue reading Kate Forbes, the SNP and should politicians keep their religion private?

Is it a sin for a pastor’s wife to go out to work?

Occasionally I get mailings or see advertisements for events that the organisers believe will be helpful for my wife. However, she cannot attend them, so they aren’t much use.  Why? Well because those events are set up to run during the working day.  I suppose that some ministry wives might be able to get some… Continue reading Is it a sin for a pastor’s wife to go out to work?

You don’t have to apologise because I disagree with you

US pastor and writer Kevin DeYoung has been at it again, offending people on twitter.  This time with this tweet.   A lot of people have been quick to react, seeing something deeply heretical and offensive in the tweet.  How, they ask, can Kevin say that we are fundamentally sinners when Genesis 1 says that we… Continue reading You don’t have to apologise because I disagree with you

Signed, sealed, delivered

How can we be sure that we have peace with God and are safe through and from judgement.  Ultimately our assurance and security are found in what the New Testament teaches us about being justified with God (Romans 5:1-2).  However, there are some important clues in the Old Testament pointing towards this. Read Genesis 9:9-17… Continue reading Signed, sealed, delivered