One of the challenges about engaging in discussion online, whether through blogs or social media (in fact Twitter/X was originally described as a ‘microblog’ site) is that it can sometimes feel like the conversation has got tense. It can feel like that in a conversation, both as you read what others say to you and… Continue reading Picking fights or picking your battles?
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Ask me in 40 years
I must admit to being rather baffled by an article I’ve just read in Evangelicals Now. Church historial Michale Haykin describes how he has spent the last 40 years researching and writing about the Particular Baptists of the 1800s. Her suggests that it has taken him this long to get to properly know his subject… Continue reading Ask me in 40 years
Reading well – tips for young Christians
My friend, Alistair Chalmers, himself an avid reader, recently asked for thoughts and tips to encourage younger/newer readers to read well. So, here are a few thoughts from me. So, there’s some starter tips for seven. What would you add? [1] Building Jerusalem – Among these dark Satanic mills Alistair Chalmers – Chalmers’ Blog (achalmersblog.com) … Continue reading Reading well – tips for young Christians
We shouldn’t be throwing anyone under the social media bus
The other day, I shared this Gospel Coalition article urging people not to throw their pastor under the bus. The article was specifically about how Christians engage on social media. I thought it might be helpful to say a little bit more about the specific subject. By social media we mean internet sites and phone/tablet… Continue reading We shouldn’t be throwing anyone under the social media bus
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