This weekend is often associated with the feast of Epiphany, the culmination of Christmas and the wisemen’s journey to Bethlehem. We spend so much time these days pointing out that they were not kings and we don’t know if there were three of them that we can miss out on the things the text in… Continue reading The troubling of Herod
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Why we should be speaking up for Bradford … And similar places
I wrote the other day in defence of my home city following some deeply unpleasant comments about the city and its recognition as City of Culture 2025. Now, obviously, a big part of my motivation was indignation at an attack on my home town. However I hope that I would have reacted similarly if it… Continue reading Why we should be speaking up for Bradford … And similar places
How Evangelicals were caught napping by the assisted dying bill
I believe that Evangelical Christians were caught unprepared for Kim Leadbeater’s private members’ bill currently going through parliament. It is telling first that the briefings circulating amongst Christians prior to the vote were suggesting that it would be much closer than it was. We were told that the vote was on a knife edge. I… Continue reading How Evangelicals were caught napping by the assisted dying bill
Does preaching carry the same authority as Scripture? A response to Julius Santiago
A friend asked the question recently on Facebook “What do you think preaching is?” They offered three options: A man’s interpretation of Scripture God’s Word (same authority) Other I opted for “other”, or perhaps a slight modification of the first option. Preaching is the application of Scripture to the hearts of a congregation assembled together. … Continue reading Does preaching carry the same authority as Scripture? A response to Julius Santiago
New Year’s hope
Some people make resolutions each year, listing the changes they intended to make in their lives and the things they aim to achieve. I’m not good at that kind of thing, I’m likely to break a New Year’s resolution by lunchtime. However, I do think New Year is a good time to look back and… Continue reading New Year’s hope
An offensive TV comment proves exactly why Bradford being city of culture matters … But my beloved home city has a better heritage and a bigger need
This YouTube video shows exactly why there is a need for the “City of Culture” accolade. Whilst such ignorance is platformed by those seeking to be mainstream news outlets, it is important that cities like Bradford (and other northern towns and cities) are given the opportunity to both showcase the positives and seek investment, something… Continue reading An offensive TV comment proves exactly why Bradford being city of culture matters … But my beloved home city has a better heritage and a bigger need
Review of 2024, top ten posts
This year saw some overlap with previous years, a number of the more read posts had been published in previous years. The top ten this year wew: 10: John MacArthur, Eternal sonship and incarnational sonship 9: Esther, fact or fiction? 8: What does 1 Corinthians actually say about sex, marriage and abstinence? 7: Every blessing… Continue reading Review of 2024, top ten posts
Could Jonathan Edwards have preached “sinners in the hands of an angry God” after a worship “jolly up”?
Have a watch of this little video clip If you are unable to access it, the person being interviewed claims That modern worship is about entertainment and that there is a failure to cover the range of subject matter needed because all we want to do is sing happy stuff. That it would not be… Continue reading Could Jonathan Edwards have preached “sinners in the hands of an angry God” after a worship “jolly up”?
God’s perfect timing
In the second half of 2024 our church has been digging into some of the post exile Biblical literature. Specifically, we’ve been working through Haggai and Nehemiah. In the first book, God raises up a prophet to exhort the people when enthusiasm is flagging for the Temp le rebuilding project. In the second book, Nehemiah… Continue reading God’s perfect timing
Review of the year (part 1) blog posts I wish had got more traction
It’s usual for bloggers to have a look back at the year and share a top ten of their blog posts for the year or similar. I probably will do that again this year. However, it’s slightly ironic isn’t it that we tend to share a list of articles that have already been well read,… Continue reading Review of the year (part 1) blog posts I wish had got more traction
