Nov 27, 2024 | Infusing Culture
We had a great Leaders Day recently with Justin Brierley, exploring what he’s described as ‘the surprising rebirth of belief in God’. If you’re not familiar with Justin’s thesis he’s raising the question whether Matthew Arnolds’s ‘melancholy, long, withdrawing roar’...
Oct 29, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
I love the wisdom we hear in Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” I’ve come back to focus on this, as I do again and again, as...
Sep 24, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
Gift of Christmas – Jesus is alive! Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus has come to deliver life in all its fulness. Some of the convictions we want to share with everyone, but for most people the first thing people identify Jesus with is … you’ve...
Sep 23, 2024 | Infusing Culture
Expressive individualism – why does it matter? If you are a frog, you jump from a pot of boiling water. But if you are placed in a pot of tepid water that is gradually heated to boiling, you die. It’s been one way to explain why humans react quickly to sudden...
Aug 27, 2024 | Infusing Culture
I was disappointed when “Brexit” wasn’t accepted in a recent game of Scrabble—especially since it would have landed me a triple word score! I have a hunch it might already be included in a more current Scrabble dictionary. However, this contentious...
Jul 23, 2024 | Igniting Mission
We’ve all been in one of those conversations, about life, meaning and Jesus. You recognise it’s touched depths, which have the potential to transform your friends’ life. However, if you’re anything like me, you’re left wondering how on earth you can possibly help them...
Jun 24, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
I grew up Tee-Total, but since Jesus knew a thing or two about it, I reckon we should dig into his wisdom. At the beginning of John (Chapter 2:1-11) we find Jesus, his Mum Mary and his disciples at a wedding party in a place called Cana. On the third day (these...
May 29, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship, Uncategorized
The dry, sandy desert soil has wide fissures and is hard underfoot. Few insects, birds or animals roam its’ vast expanse. But, in some places, from time to time, the dark clouds gather, the air humidifies and finally, the clouds burst. Soon, every nook and cranny is...
May 28, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
Can we all hear the voice of God? What about our children and young people? The incredible truth is that we have all been uniquely created by God and therefore have unique relationships with Him. The key to growing in confidence is learning how you hear best –...
Apr 17, 2024 | Infusing Culture
The first of a series of three on the desperate need for spiritual renewal in our lives, churches and land. churches and land. William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army is quoted as saying… ‘The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion...