A time for perseverance & faithfulness
(November 11, 2024)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?
Tag: behaviour
The problem with cheap clothing
(October 8, 2024)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 […]
The curse of Ham?
(May 6, 2024)If ever there was a case of dishonest and ungodly Bible interpretation, the curse of Ham is surely it!
“To live outside the law you must be honest”
(January 8, 2024)Are you reviewing and changing your beliefs, moving on from the church you were once part of, or maybe even all churches. How then do you stay true to Jesus?
The sin of inequality
(November 30, 2023)Inequality of income and opportunity is the cause of many evils in the world, yet we western Christians find it hard to avoid it. What should we do?
We need less Bible study!
(November 8, 2023)Is Bible study helping us be better disciples of Jesus, or is Bible knowledge actually a substitute for obedience?
Is God woke?
(August 23, 2023)Well the Barbie movie is out, with much fanfare. Most people seem to love it and think it’s fun. But a few are calling it feminist and “woke”. It’s not the only thing that is being criticised as “woke” these days. Political correctness is woke. Black Lives Matter is woke. Feminism is woke. These are […]
Is modern western Christianity too unspiritual?
(July 17, 2023)Do you feel close to God? Would you describe yourself as a spiritual person? Have you ever had a meaningful experience of God that has impacted you deeply? I have to confess I must answer “no” to each of those questions. My faith is much more based on facts and ideas and knowledge. But everyone […]
How to be an unbalanced christian
(March 22, 2023)Its pretty obvious that the world thrives on difference. We can see it in the climate, where temperature differences lead to differences in air pressure, so we have wind. We see it in ecology, where an ecosystem is made up of different plants and animals, each playing its part in sustaining that ecosystem. Take one […]
Wealth inequality is killing the poor
(February 6, 2023)Globally, the very rich are paying less tax and getting even richer, while the poor can buy less because of inflation. Is this right?