A few weeks ago, I was struck by these words in Prayer: Forty Days of Practice by Justin Mcroberts and … More
Tag: bible
Appearing to Abide
Can you see the large branch stuck between the trunks of the tree? It fell in a storm and is … More
What’s family for?
What do I expect from my family relationships? Do I act out of duty with my family, or do I expect family members to affirm my identity? Should I feel slighted if my unique traits are belittled or ignored, and would that ever lead me to become estranged from my family?
Old News
As Christians, we have brilliant news to share. Every person, from each culture and country, can have hope and freedom. Their sins are forgiven and everything that causes pain and destruction has been overcome. It is incredible, but Jesus victory over sin and darkness took place a long time ago. Rather than generating excitement, telling people about his death and resurrection can seem like passing on old news.
The Nosey Trinity II: We want to know what you think
October’s survey questions are ready for you to complete!
Absent Father
I know of no Christian that does not occasionally doubt the goodness of God and whether He is present with them. Some Christians hide these doubts better than others, but they are nothing to be ashamed of.
The Nosey Trinity: We want to know what you think
Today we are launching the first of our regular surveys to find out what the people who read this website … More
Merciful Judge
It turns out that the idea of God being a Merciful Judge is extremely difficult to wrap my head around, both theologically and in practice. As a result it has taken me ages to think about and write this article. Preparing it has also revealed some truths about myself that I don’t really like; I’ve discovered that I’m not all that merciful and prefer others to get their comeuppance.
Prince of Peace
We live in a world that tells us we should fight for our rights and that our freedoms need protecting. It’s easy to believe that life is one big competition and that there are many people who want to take advantage of us. Yet, that’s not how God describes our role in the world; in fact, his view is the opposite of this. He calls us to humility and when things get tough, we are to love our enemies.
Homophobia: there is an easy choice to make
As Christians, we should always oppose bullying and abuse.
Nothing like a rose trampled on the ground
The song Above All by Michael W. Smith (2000) describes Jesus, at his death, as ‘like a rose trampled on … More
There’s good news, bad news and fake news
Which would you like first? The good news or the bad? Well, the good news is that there are teachings, … More
Is something missing from the US constitution?
In 1790 the phrase ‘liberte, egalite, fraternite’ (liberty, equality, fraternity) began to be spoken and used among French people. It … More
Reflections on 2 Kings 6:8-23 What can you see?
Please read the passage here. There are five protagonists in the story and each of them sees things differently. The … More
Reflections on the Wedding at Cana: Jesus ignores ‘plus one’ etiquette
I have been using both of the images above in Ignatian Prayer to centre myself on Jesus. Here’s what I … More
Reflections on Psalm 27: You’re safe
The text is here. This was a very personal experience yesterday when I used this Psalm for Ignatian prayer, and … More
“A grab bag of reportage, rumour, folk memory, and on-the-hoof mysticism produced by regular people”
This is how David Bentley Hart descrbes the New Testament and it is what his new translation hopes to reflect. … More
Reflections on 1 Samuel 28: Wriggle Room
The text is here. This is a really hard chapter, and I haven’t made sense of it all by any means. … More
Reflections on Numbers 12: Soap Opera Bible
As always, here’s the passage. This passage focuses on three characters; Miriam, Aaron and Moses. Miriam is the gossiper, she … More
It’s difficult to know what to pray for North Korea
This afternoon, among others, I have read two articles that worry me. The one that frightens me the most is … More
