Is it even blasphemous to think we can do it? Surely that’s something He does to us? Well, the Bible…
Reflections
Because grace is for YOU and not just for ME
I was talking to someone recently about one of the biggest pressures which faces pastors. It is based on the…
Bits, bridles and managing sin
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the London Men’s Convention. An excellent day with lots of…
Another reason I am like a Pharisee
I was reading in John 5 this morning and I was horrified again by the reaction of the Pharisees (*)…
Peter, Pilate and Common Grace
I was reading Luke 23 recently when I noticed something I don’t remember having seen before. When Jesus has been…
New Year, Good Intentions, and Pavlovian Problems of Evil…
A new year, a new decade and good intentions as ever. This blog was a little neglected in 2010 –…
What is “the national good”?
There has been a great deal of talk recently from our Coalition government about working together “for the national good.”…
One Year On – Reflections on my first year out of Bible College
Tomorrow I will be having my first ‘annual review’ with two of the leaders in the church where I minister.…
All Rev’d Up
So I have been meaning to post some thoughts on the new BBC sitcom, Rev, but was waiting until I…
Idols and Boggarts
Recently, I was talking with a friend about the idols that tempt us and lead us into sinful behaviour, and…