I’m reading an interesting book, ‘The Divine Conspiracy’, by Dallas Willard.  Here’s a particular quote which sums up for me some of the dilemma I’ve seen as a Christian blogger, between Christians at different ends of the spectrum: When we examine the broad spectrum of Christian proclamation and practice, we see that the only thing … More Is the gospel emphasis leaving daily redemption out?

So much of what is read and seen of the war in Gaza is opinion, speculation or propaganda, it’s hard to know what is real. It’s a terrible action, as all war is, and one that has worked more against Israel in public relations terms than for them. But one has to ask why HAMAS … More Gaza front – “We feel the hand of God”

One of the big beefs resurfacing on these threads from time to time is the question of strong leadership – whether a local church can thrive just as well with a democratic consortium as it can with a strong visionary leader and team. I was going through a stack of old books my wife gave … More Why strong leadership is important…

I wrote this four weeks ago in a word document, not looking forward to posting this up. Okay. I’ve been stubborn with God. SignPosts02 has been getting in the way with my intimacy with God and he completely shook me up this Sunday at an awesome church meeting. Him using vision, rebuke, correction and everything … More Drawing the Line for 2009

It seems that publications from Christian organisations, even based on scientific figures, have a disturbing, and even quietening effect on those who have a vested interest in crying wolf about the various atrocities taking place against nature. A Catholic paper links environmental problems with use of the contraceptive pill, and there is a cry of ‘foul’, yet … More Bitter pill for environmentalists to swallow…

Speaking of sapphires! Here’s one for s&p, to encourage you on some of the amazing facts about certain precious stones, which, until recently, only God knew, as related by the wonderful David Pawson in an interview, who beautifully demonstrates how the Bible is God-inspired. It also goes some way to intelligently, gently, and factually refute … More God speaks through precious stones…

On the buses? On yer bike! Atheists advertise on London busses having pocketed $300,000 for the privilege, yet they miss the profound opportunity to be really definite about their unbelief, by using the term ‘probably’! Yes, they declare, boldly and concisely, ‘there’s probably no God’. What a proud, brave boast. Not! Richard Dawkins attempts to go a little further … More Only ‘probably’, Richard?? Where’s ya conviction?