Before Philippi

In approaching the narrative sections of Scripture, there is always the danger of foreclosure, of assuming the conclusion, and missing … More

‘I long to see you’ – the glory of contingency

A measure of our new sense of normality is that the decision whether or not to run church services has … More

In the eyes of many Patrick is the patron saint of excess, a figurehead for beer-fuelled parades and parties. Nothing, … More

As Christian ministers we are vulnerable to the twin temptations of activism and stoicism, of deploying our energies or cutting … More

I have lived in important places, times When great events were decided; who owned That half a rood of rock, … More

If you attend a well organised missions event where your mind and heart are stretched by the need of the … More

When we prize the interests of party above those of the whole community, when we make our perspective prescriptive, our … More

’It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your … More