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Authentic Christians and Honest Heretics
Before the age of social media, accusations of heresy were far less common among believers....
November 06, 2023
What is Christian Mysticism?
The word mysticism is bandied around rather too much, in my opinion. Mysticism is not...
October 2023
October 29, 2023
Thought-police? No thanks!
How do you apply Philippians 4:8? Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever...
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Forget the End Times
Imagine with me for a moment that Jesus won't return in your lifetime....
October 09, 2023
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
I don’t usually post two days in a row, but this is just a short...
October 08, 2023
How to Spot a Conspiracy Theory
A conspiracy theory is a dangerous thing, convincing ordinary people that a huge number of...
October 06, 2023
The Interaction of Faith and Mental Health
As a person who’s had to struggle with acute mental health issues, I’m intimately familiar...
September 2023
September 29, 2023
God is Everywhere, and Whirling!
Passion for one’s own faith is a wonderful thing, but it can also become a...
September 20, 2023
Do Promises of Healing Apply to Mental Health?
Anyone who’s read many of my articles will be conscious that I sometimes struggle with...
September 14, 2023
Honouring Women of Faith
The Bible presents men with an encyclopaedia of role models to be inspired by. The...
September 05, 2023
I’ve Changed My Mind About Contemporary Worship
Earlier this year, contemporary worship came under relentless attack from a chorus of critics, labelling...
August 2023
August 26, 2023
Nurturing a Sense of Self
Self is an interesting concept from a Christian point of view. On the one hand,...
August 18, 2023
The Dangers of Applying A Narrative
Several years ago, I met a chap called Mick at a small group meeting....
August 10, 2023
Male Headship is a Romance Killer
In the church of my youth, the Biblical principle of male headship was widely...
August 03, 2023
Living A Lie – The Tragic Consequences of Exclusion
In a recent article, I argued for full inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the...
July 2023
July 16, 2023
Inerrancy Enforces the Repression of Women
I recently posted an article on full, unconditional inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in...
July 12, 2023
Sickness is Not in God’s Toolkit
I recently heard a disabled preacher state that his disability was God’s will. As a...
July 08, 2023
The Idolatrous Doctrine of Inerrancy
Digging into the doctrine of inerrancy has been an eye-opener over the past couple of...
June 2023
June 21, 2023
Inclusion or Extinction? It’s Up to Us
This article has been written for a specific audience – Christians who want to find...
June 16, 2023
How did Jesus Interpret Scripture?
At the heart of the dialogue between Progressive Christians and Evangelicals is a question about...
June 08, 2023
The Service of Jesus
One of the unique beliefs of the Christian faith is that God chooses to serve...
May 2023
May 31, 2023
Everything Everywhere All At Once: A Religious Movie?
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once is a wild ride. I couldn’t figure out what I...
May 28, 2023
The Oneness Flowing From Pentecost
One of Jesus’ most treasured ambitions was to see true oneness among believers. John 17:21...
May 27, 2023
Forgiveness Builds the Bridges Between Us
At every level of relationship there is the inevitability of disappointment. Everyone gets let down...
May 19, 2023
The Higher Ways of God
Isaiah 55 is a particularly beautiful and oft-quoted passage, but is its message well understood?...
May 14, 2023
Do All Things Work Together for the Good?
Lacklustre spiritual lives are the result of confusing theology – if believers know that God...
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Monarchy is for Peasants
I’m a Brit, which means I’m currently drowning in a sea of hype about King...
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Praying with Yoda
A recent, comprehensive survey by Skylight and City Square Associates sought to take a measure...
April 2023
April 29, 2023
A Permanent State of Transition
Some of the most breath-taking places in the world are places of transition – where...
April 20, 2023
The Idolatry of Christian Nationalism
Christian Nationalism is an attempt to spread Christian values through legislation and force, thereby expanding...
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