Just before the schools broke up, there was one of those perennial news stories about a school running an event to celebrate different cultures and them victimising children who turned up to celebrate British culture. In this case, the child had turned up in Union Jack costume and been prevented from giving their speech, it… Continue reading Union Jack dresses and cultural celebrations
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Another terrible argument for paedobaptism
One of the arguments that comes up from time to time for paedobaptism is: “How do Baptists approach reading the Bible and praying with their children?” This has included the suggestion that it would be inconsistent to teach the Lord’$ Prayer to children because they cannot pray to God as father. Linked to this, is… Continue reading Another terrible argument for paedobaptism
And the priority is….
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….
Labubu: The real darkness
Every parent’s nightmare right now is something called a Labubu. It’s a type of doll, actually a hideously ugly little thing and also hideously expensive. Its price seems to be down to demand availability and this seems to be because done K-Pop star was sporting one as an accessory. Now, they are a must have.… Continue reading Labubu: The real darkness
Why do “sound people” baptise babies? A rejoinder to Darren Moore
I’ve just been reading an article titled “Why do ‘sound people’s baptise babies?”* It is addressing the premise that paedobaptism is perceived as unsound and yet people who are solid on everything else are willing to baptise infants. It’s meant to lead to the punchline that sound people baptise babies because it is actually a… Continue reading Why do “sound people” baptise babies? A rejoinder to Darren Moore
Beyond Criticism? Should we give Christian ventures the benefit of the doubt?
Moody is meant to have said “I much prefer his way of doing Evangelism to their way of not doing it.” It’s a sentiment that I agree with but I wonder if it has been wrongly used at times. Did Moody really mean that Christians are beyond challenge or criticism in their endeavors? You see, this… Continue reading Beyond Criticism? Should we give Christian ventures the benefit of the doubt?
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 What does it mean to be called “a fool”?/What are equivalents to this today? How does it feel when someone calls you a fool/ or an equivalent? A look at the Text (what is happening) Can you summarise in your own words what each section is about? (v1-12) (v13-21) (v22-34) (v35-48) (v49-53) (v54-59)… Continue reading Bible Study “Fools Wisdom” (Luke 12)
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
