Brother in Christ, sister in Christ, I implore you: don’t lose your home to a passing storm. At present your…
Jesus and the Grave: two prepositions
For the Christian there is comfort in every component of the Easter narrative, hope that springs from every aspect of…
The genius of the church at the turn of the age
I am a member of a generation of Christians who have lived through the impact of the digital revolution on…
The Exemplary Art of Anne Marie Vallotton
When I was ten years old I purchased my very own edition of the Good News Bible. As was tradition…
The Princess of Wales and the Danger of Commodified Esteem
Recent headlines about the Prince and Princess of Wales have been something of a depressing affair. The story is domestic…
3 blessings Biblical Theology brings to pastoral care
If a theology is true and good it will live well outside of the textbook and the classroom. If a…
The Remembrance of Blood
‘If anything in this life is certain, if history has taught us anything, it is that you can kill anyone.’ With these words Mario Puzo’s…
Structured Song: a qualified appreciation of church hymnals
Living through the last quarter of the 20th century and almost the first quarter of the 21st, means that people…
A Case for Christian Optimism
Once the preserve of the middle-aged and elderly, ‘declinism’ has reached the mainstream in the Western world. The nagging feeling…
5 Things at the Heart of a Pastoral Visit
Pastoral visitation is a powerful means of spiritual encouragement and a tangible demonstration of the love of Christ to his…