Recently I read John Bunyan's classic tale Pilgrim's Progress, published in 1678. Like some of the most powerful Christian writings, for example Martin Luther King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Letters from Prison and Paul's Letter to the Philippians, it is a book written from a prison cell. What makes it such a brilliant book… Continue reading John Bunyan’s warning to bloggers
Who will be the fathers?
Photo by Casey Allen on Pexels.com This story was told at my church a few weeks ago: “Elephant herds are formed of an intrictate social web of the extended family. Two or three generations of parents and cousins all play their part – it really does take a whole herd to raise an elephant child.… Continue reading Who will be the fathers?
The Church has forfeited the right to have a say on gay marriage
For as long as I can remember the church in the UK has treated people who are gay horrifically. We have denied, we have judged, we have excluded, we have hurt, we have silenced. The vicious aggression of the recent banned bus ads doesn't represent the approach of all Christians, but the church as a whole… Continue reading The Church has forfeited the right to have a say on gay marriage
Sex, chocolates and a lie in for Easter…or is Christianity worth getting out of bed for?
The vicar of All Saints Church in Hove, Father Phil Ritchie, hit the headlines The Daily Mail and The Sun this weekend when he made these comments to his local paper: ‘The problem with the church is that we stay inside our building and occasionally come out and say “Why don’t you come to our church,… Continue reading Sex, chocolates and a lie in for Easter…or is Christianity worth getting out of bed for?
Why I signed the ‘Coalition for Marriage’ Petition – by Lizzie Schofield
Photo by Megapixelstock on Pexels.com A week or so ago I shared a link on Facebook to the Coalition for Marriage Petition. Its aim is to preserve the ‘traditional’ marriage unit of one man and one woman. It’s a cause I support, and many of my Facebook friends oppose. I wanted to write this article… Continue reading Why I signed the ‘Coalition for Marriage’ Petition – by Lizzie Schofield
Three reasons why Stuart Lancaster is the right choice for English Rugby
After his eye-catching Six Nations campaign as interim boss, Stuart Lancaster has been appointed full time coach until after the next World Cup in 2015. As well as winning four out of five since January here are three reasons why the Rugby Football Union should stick with him for the next four years. 1. He… Continue reading Three reasons why Stuart Lancaster is the right choice for English Rugby
Seven months on: what were the reasons behind the August riots?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One of the key investigations into the causes of the Summer riots is due to publish it's findings tomorrow. The report of The Riots, Communities and Victims Panel is important as its remit was to give a voice to the communities and victims directly affected by the August riots. As ever, those closest to the… Continue reading Seven months on: what were the reasons behind the August riots?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Faithfulness Matters campaign update
This article was also published on the Faithfulness Matters website The Good The good news is that due to the pressure that the Faithfulness Matters campaign put on them, we can confirm that Global Personals have changed their policy towards the public advertising of the affairs websites they run. In direct response to our campaigning,… Continue reading The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Faithfulness Matters campaign update
Having my cake & eating it: a Lent reflection – by Nikki Kuhrt
Photo by Antonio Quagliata on Pexels.com ‘Man does not live on bread alone.’ Jesus ‘Is there anything a donut cannot do?’ Homer Simpson Although I believe there is more to life than food, Homer’s words speak to my soul. Not only do I love a crispy crème donut, I am also equally partial to biscuits,… Continue reading Having my cake & eating it: a Lent reflection – by Nikki Kuhrt
I agree with The Sun: John Sentamu should be the next Archbishop of Canterbury
Photo by u00c7iu011fdem Bilgin on Pexels.com Currently I go to a Baptist Church and work for the Methodists, so perhaps I should not comment on who should be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. But this morning, whilst waiting for my son to have his hair cut, I read The Sun’s editorial titled ‘Honest John’. It outlined… Continue reading I agree with The Sun: John Sentamu should be the next Archbishop of Canterbury
Grace + Truth 