One of those sermons that has stuck in my mind over the years (40 plus) is one my dad preached on the bit where those who settled West of Jordan built an altar to remind those in the east of their unity. The rest of the people mistook it for a UDI. My dad’s refrain… Continue reading “But we were there just to witness to the Tommy Robinson marchers”
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Demon hunters and discernment
Secular TV has an obsession with the idea of going hunting for demons. You may recall that the original Buffy the Vampire slayer moved from vampire hunting to an obsession with demons. Recently, Netflix has been pushing a film with associated sound track called “K Pop Demon hunters.” At times, it can seem that Christian… Continue reading Demon hunters and discernment
Responding to a sermon on “why Christians should go on a Tommy Robinson march”
In amongst the responses to the Tommy Robinson march, I came across this one from a pastor who had been part of the march. It’s not an easy listen but worth persevering with. You get an insight into the arguments and methods used by those seeking to justify Christians marching under the banner of the… Continue reading Responding to a sermon on “why Christians should go on a Tommy Robinson march”
Demons, deliverance and complex pastoral care
I’ve recently been thinking about robust pastoral care systems. I’ve also been talking a bit about deliverance ministry. Putting the two together, here is a first stab at a pastoral care policy/giudance notes for pastoral care in deliverance contexts. Context -why this is important Background We believe in the reality of the Devil and demons… Continue reading Demons, deliverance and complex pastoral care
Disuniting the kingdom – who are you marching for?
On Saturday last week, an estimated 100000 people marched through London in a protest called “Unite the nation.” Quite a few Christian leaders have condemned the march as promoting intimidation and fear particularly towards immigrants and asylum seekers. I’ve seen quite a few responses from Christians who joined in on the march complaining that they… Continue reading Disuniting the kingdom – who are you marching for?
Should we refuse to sing songs from particular sources such as Bethel and Hillsong.
I recently wrote about what we do with problem lyrics in worship songs. However, for some readers, the question needed to go further. What do we do when we have concerns about the ethos and theology of the song writers/ originating church. Issues may include both suspect theology and practices. This may not just be… Continue reading Should we refuse to sing songs from particular sources such as Bethel and Hillsong.
More Charlie Kirk reflections – discipling Gen Z
I’ve persistently argued that we must be careful of the extremes in responding to Charlie Kirk’s death. He was neither monster/demon nor martyr/angel. At the same time I think it is legitimate, unavoidable even to discuss his legacy and to engage both with the positives and the negatives. This becomes even more pertinent if it… Continue reading More Charlie Kirk reflections – discipling Gen Z
Patriotism, nationalism. Christian Nationalism and Christian nation-alism
I’ve been reflecting further on the issues around Christian Nationalism. It is worth reflecting on the different types of national identity and pride that there can be. First, we may think about patriotism where essentially we mean a love and affection for one’s own country, especially country of birth. Such patriotic affection is sometimes dismissed… Continue reading Patriotism, nationalism. Christian Nationalism and Christian nation-alism
What do our words and actions give space to?
One of the accusations levelled against Charlie Kirk was that he was a racist. This was in response to some particular comments Kirk had made. For example he was on the record as suggesting that some black women including Michelle Obama were of sub intellect and had only got where they were through affirmative action… Continue reading What do our words and actions give space to?
How marriage is a witness to the Gospel
Marriage is not just an opportunity to witness but is in itself a witness .
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