All over the UK the Church is doing an incredible job. We are running food banks...mentoring teenagers at risk...counselling those in debt... befriending the elderly...sheltering the homeless...running parent-toddler groups... homework clubs...music and arts workshops...healing on the streets...sports camps... working with prisoners...community choirs... It is wonderful, but there is a danger. The church may spend the next… Continue reading Is it the Church’s job to be the nation’s paramedic? – by Andy Flannagan
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Finding hope when burnt out – by Corin Pilling
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Those on the front line of church, community and care work can from time to time experience a ‘hope deficit’. The reality of dysfunction and poverty can easily start to outweigh the hope and energy that we can offer. We may be called to cultivate hope but the reality is often… Continue reading Finding hope when burnt out – by Corin Pilling
Prophet warning: a response to Matt Bird – by Justin Thacker
Matt Bird recently wrote an article titled Be for the poor, but not against the rich. According to Matt, God’s material riches of Solomon is evidence that ‘God is not opposed to wealth or the disparity of wealth’. He chastises a development charity for describing as ‘unacceptable’ the fact that the richest eight people in the… Continue reading Prophet warning: a response to Matt Bird – by Justin Thacker
The Lord’s Prayer – by Danny Kuhrt
This post is taken from a talk given by Danny Kuhrt, aged 13, at a youth-led service at Streatham Baptist Church in March 2017. Danny spoke on the first half of the prayer (Matthew 6:9-11) Firstly, I would like to ask everyone a question. And I want an honest answer. Who finds praying easy? It can… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer – by Danny Kuhrt
How I became a Christian – by Andrew Ryland
This is the story of how I became a Christian. To some who know me, this may be a surprise. It’s no secret, I just haven’t been very open about it. Recently I have felt moved to be more transparent about my faith and how it has transformed me. I hope that this will help… Continue reading How I became a Christian – by Andrew Ryland
‘Dethroning Mammon: making money serve grace’ by Justin Welby – a review by Gordon Kuhrt
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
The political naivety of evangelical Christians – by Matthew Rhodes
Photo by RDNE Stock project 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?’ Thus the charismatic… 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
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