Category: Mission

“It’s a wonder we can even feed ourselves”

Human beings are the smartest animals on the planet, we’re told. We can find cures for cancer, send people to the moon (and back, thankfully!), and write achingly beautiful music. And yet ….. We can allow ourselves to be distracted and deluded by people whose intentions are not for our good. To believe things that […]

Why the kingdom of God is so crucial

Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace and goodwill, family celebrations and, for a few, religious observance. Sadly, 2025 seems to be far from that for many people. But maybe it’s not a very different world to the one in which baby Jesus was born – just different technology. Baby Jesus grew up […]

Inequality and hope

Changing lives of poor or struggling people and communities is the work of Oasis Mozambique.

White man meets black woman

It really was an unremarkable event. But it led me to think about the differences between people.

Christians and transgender

Christians seem to have a special interest in, and criticism of, transgender and non-binary people. Is this justified? Is it helpful?

The evils of conquest & colonisation

I would guess most people who read this blog live in countries that have been conquered and perhaps colonised at some point in their history. From the times of human migrations out of Africa millennia ago, populations have moved, fought for land, and expanded their territory in response to climate, threat and need. For example, […]

A time for perseverance & faithfulness

This post is written for those who, like me, were devastated by Donald Trump’s election victory last week. How can we respond and remain faithful to Jesus?

The problem with cheap clothing

We all like a bargain, but some bargains cost more than you’d think. That’s why some people are turning their back on clothes bargains. No new clothes in 2023 Kate Hulett is an artist, photographer and small business owner – she has a shop selling homewares, fashion accessories, books and stationery. She loves clothes, but […]

A short, short history of a long, long confrontation

We can only begin to understand the Hamas-Israeli war by understanding the long history behind it.

The curse of Ham?

If ever there was a case of dishonest and ungodly Bible interpretation, the curse of Ham is surely it!