One of the things I love about being sabbatical is the way new experiences and old texts come together in…
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What would Jesus do?
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted on here. For both of you who read it, sorry! However, the…
Keller on character
I’ve just been reading Keller’s excellent book Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Scepticism. It is full of gems…
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude
As a family we took advantage of the sunny Bank Holiday to visit a local National Trust garden and enjoy…
Towards an unconscious competence in praise!
Perhaps you have seen this common learning model illustrated in the diagram? The idea is that when we learn a…
Prayer is the heart engaged in loving awe
Last Sunday we were tackling Habakkuk’s prayer (from Habakkuk 3) at Grace Church Wrecclesham. For me, one of the striking…
On prayer and the ministry of the word
I’ve just had the wonderful privilege of spending a few days away at a conference for Church Leaders, and during…
The grace that keeps us going
Last Saturday night the clocks went back – which in many people’s worlds is an opportunity for an extra hour…
Following Jesus in our pajamas
I’ve recently finished a really interesting book – primarily aimed at church ministers – but with application for all who…
The Harvest is Ready – preaching and the plausibility gap
Sometimes preaching can be a frustrating old thing. I was preaching this Sunday on John 4:27-38. A wonderful passage, but…