Mammon is money or possessions when they are enthroned. The author says there is nothing wrong with money in itself, but when it exercises supreme power (is enthroned) it becomes mammon: evil, destructive and dangerous. A Foreword commending the book is from Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche movement which now has nearly 150 communities worldwide.… Continue reading ‘Dethroning Mammon: making money serve grace’ by Justin Welby – a review by Gordon Kuhrt
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The political naivety of evangelical Christians – by Matthew Rhodes
Photo by Ivan Samkov on Pexels.com ‘Just watched and listened to President Trump speaking at the USA National Prayer Breakfast - has he become a Christian? Very God centred. Impressive. While some have been ranting - maybe others have fulfilled what is required of Christians - to pray for those in authority?’ Gerald Coates Thus… Continue reading The political naivety of evangelical Christians – by Matthew Rhodes
Contemplation in a world of reaction – by Ian Geary
'There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence to which the idealist most easily succumbs: activism and overwork. The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many… Continue reading Contemplation in a world of reaction – by Ian Geary
Taking a break from Fakebook – by Jill Rowe
I have not been here. Over the past little while I took a break from Facebook. I've not ‘photo-ed’ for Instagram and my tweeting volume has been close to zero. I have not been here. Why? Because I know that sometimes being here stops me being here, where I should be or where I need… Continue reading Taking a break from Fakebook – by Jill Rowe
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ – a review by Corin Pilling
Going to see many films produced by Christians is a bit similar to a visit to McDonald's. You hope that no-one sees you going in and as you indulge yourself, you try to convince yourself that the delivery of such a sugary hit must contain at least some nutrients. Many films marketed to the faith community seem designed… Continue reading Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ – a review by Corin Pilling
Light in the darkness: fighting the misunderstanding and stigma of mental illness – by Giles Fraser
Photo by Daniel Reche on Pexels.com Carrie Fisher was more than a princess. At the age of 24 she was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder – or manic depression as it used to be called. And throughout the rest of her life she fought to demystify this condition from misunderstanding and stigma. She called her illness… Continue reading Light in the darkness: fighting the misunderstanding and stigma of mental illness – by Giles Fraser
‘A thorn in the side of comfortable socialism’: an appreciation of Bob Holman (1936-2016) – by Dave Wiles
Photo by Ffion Scott on Pexels.com I first met Bob Holman in 1973. Following on from a turbulent adolescence I had experienced a radical conversion to Christianity. At the same time Bob was considering his future as Professor of Social Administration at Bath University. With an amazing sense of vocation from him and Annette, he… Continue reading ‘A thorn in the side of comfortable socialism’: an appreciation of Bob Holman (1936-2016) – by Dave Wiles
Love Trumps Hate: responding to the US election – by Stephen Kuhrt
This post is based on a sermon preached by Stephen Kuhrt at Christ Church New Malden on Sunday 20th November 2016. The bible reading was Matthew 7:13-20 Photo by Rosemary Ketchum on Pexels.com What is a Christian response to the election of Donald Trump? Like the Brexit vote in the UK, Donald Trump's win is… Continue reading Love Trumps Hate: responding to the US election – by Stephen Kuhrt
Six reasons why Hillary lost it – by Lizzie Schofield
Oh, Hillary! This was your election to lose, girl! Want to know what happened? Let me make you some tea and share my wise, wise Briddish insights, because obviously if I ran for President of the USA I would do a way better job! Ready? Here's where it all went wrong (imho). 1. Mudslinging: yes… Continue reading Six reasons why Hillary lost it – by Lizzie Schofield
Voting for Trump…or against something bigger? Globalism is the elephant in the room – by Renee McMullen
Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com "The Powers That Be are more than just the people who run things. They are the systems themselves, the institutions and structures that weave society into an intricate fabric of power and relationships. The Powers surround us on every side. They are necessary. They are useful...but the Powers are… Continue reading Voting for Trump…or against something bigger? Globalism is the elephant in the room – by Renee McMullen
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