Ukraine, compromises and unpalatable choices

US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, was asked the other day what compromises the Russians were willing to  make for peace in Ukraine.  He had no answer to give because the Russians have no intention of making compromises and haven’t been asked to make any. That’s one reason why Trump finds them easier to talk to… Continue reading Ukraine, compromises and unpalatable choices

Are we really at a turning point for women in ministry?

Paul Smith has written an article for Evangelical Times claiming that the Evangelical Church is at a turning or tipping point when it comes to men and women in ministry.  He has also participated in a podcast discussion with the editor Mike Judge.  The article is behind a paywall so I’ve not been able to… Continue reading Are we really at a turning point for women in ministry?

The General Election and more accusations of cowardice and compromise

There are times when the church will get things completely wrong and needs to be challenged, rebuked, called to repentance. This can apply to the whole of God’s church, a specific tribe/segment, network or denomination, a local church or individual Christians.  Those responsible for proclaiming God’s Word need to be ready to do this from… Continue reading The General Election and more accusations of cowardice and compromise

Discriminating home sellers

You may have picked up on the story of the home-owners who refused to sell their house to a same-sex couple. The story is I guess of personal interest to me because we are in the process of attempting to move home. Fascinatingly, something has come up repeatedly in conversations with estate agents, both when… Continue reading Discriminating home sellers