Photo by SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS on Pexels.com The Occupy LSX camp outside St Paul's Cathedral has meant that that the church's relationship with causes of political and economic justice has been front page news in recent months in an unprecedented way. It has lead to a politicised renewal of the phrase What Would Jesus Do? This… Continue reading The way of Jesus: comforting the disturbed & disturbing the comfortable
Author: Jon Kuhrt
Jon Kuhrt has worked with people affected by homelessness for over 30 years. He is a former government adviser on how faith groups address rough sleeping and is now CEO of Hope into Action. He lives with his wife in Streatham, south London and they have 3 children. He likes football....but loves cricket.
Three reasons why everyone should watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ this Christmas
In my view, It’s a Wonderful Life is not the best Christmas film ever. It is simply the best film ever, full stop. Released in 1946, the film focuses on the life of a man called George Bailey (James Stewart) who lives in the small town of Bedford Falls. As a young man, George intends to ‘shake… Continue reading Three reasons why everyone should watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ this Christmas
I find praying hard
Since becoming a Christian I have always found praying hard. I know its important and valuable – but I find it difficult. I have tried various books to help me. Many have stimulated my thinking and intellectual reflection about my faith. Too often though, in the words of the band Switchfoot, this just 'adds to the noise’. I get loads of… Continue reading I find praying hard
Just Can’t Get Enough Enjoying the Silence with a Personal Jesus*
Do random, bizarre questions ever arise in your mind? I had one the other day which went like this: Over the course of my life what I have spent more time doing - listening to Depeche Mode music or praying? To be honest, its a close call. In the past I have spent a lot of time listening to… Continue reading Just Can’t Get Enough Enjoying the Silence with a Personal Jesus*
“Beer is the cause and solution to all of life’s problems” *
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com This is a guest post by my mate Mikey Walker, a Primary school teacher in Leeds, on his recent 70 days 'sans lager'... Sometimes I think Homer Simpson* wasn’t far off with his dystopian conclusion of beer’s place in society. I say this as my 2nd ever “beer fast”… Continue reading “Beer is the cause and solution to all of life’s problems” *
‘I think you’re wrong’ – why disagreement is so important
Photo by nappy on Pexels.com The other week I attended an event at the Houses of Parliament on the thorny issue of poverty. Iain Duncan Smith was the key note speaker and there was a room packed full of experienced people who knew a lot about the subject. I thought IDS spoke well, but despite the auspicious… Continue reading ‘I think you’re wrong’ – why disagreement is so important
Charter for Christian Homeless Agencies
Over the last three months I have been working with many others within the Housing Justice network and the Christian Homeless Forum to develop a 'Charter for Christian Homeless Organisations'. A common challenge For many Christian agencies working with homeless and vulnerable people there is a challenge about how the Christian basis of our work… Continue reading Charter for Christian Homeless Agencies
The life, death (and resurrection?) of The Stone Roses
I first heard The Stone Roses when they appeared on Top of the Pops in November 1989 when they debuted in the same show as The Happy Mondays. The next day at school everyone was going on about 'Madchester'. The Stone Roses breakthrough single, Fool's Gold was jangly, ambient and different to anything I had ever heard before. It's success led… Continue reading The life, death (and resurrection?) of The Stone Roses
The Faithfulness Matters statement
This is the statement which sums up what this campaign is all about. the campaign has its own website now - http://www.faithfulnessmatters.net If you agree with the statement, please join the movement by sending an email to FaithfulnessMatters@gmail.com We believe that faithfulness between people in committed relationships matters. It matters for individuals, for families, for children and for our communities.… Continue reading The Faithfulness Matters statement
Faithfulness Matters – Don’t make money from breaking up relationships
I have been hugely encouraged by the help and support of so many different people since we started this campaign. At a meeting last night we decided to give the campaign a positive name which captures it essence - and a very clever friend speedily knocked up this logo for us. Although we have been focussing on… Continue reading Faithfulness Matters – Don’t make money from breaking up relationships
