A progressive pilgrim’s progress
(August 1, 2025)Life’s a journey, with many choices. Sometimes we have to choose one way or the other. Other times we may need to hold onto contrasting truths.
Tag: Change the church
Why aren’t Christians more outraged?
(July 3, 2025)How can we understand why Christians supposedly following the Prince of Peace nevertheless fully support Israel’s killing of so many Palestinians.
Helpful advice for both conservative and progressive Christians
(May 11, 2025)How to properly understand the Old Testament. A review of one of the most helpful books I’ve ever read.
Christians and transgender
(January 31, 2025)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
(December 17, 2024)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, […]
Should we update the creeds?
(May 27, 2024)Many churches include repeating the Apostles or Nicene Creed during services. But are they still relevant and helpful?
A more loving and inclusive church
(February 2, 2024)The latest post, Becoming a more loving church, outlines a few things I learnt at a recent Future Church conference. You may find it interesting.
A new(ish) website
(November 28, 2023)I’ve started a new blog. Check it out if you’re interested in revolutionising the Christian church to carry on the mission of Jesus in these times.
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 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 […]