Pastor, not priest

Last Sunday we thought through what worship was, a response to the grace God has shown to us. And as part of that discussion I mentioned in passing that I was not a priest, but a pastor. This blog post aims to expand on this a little for it can often be misunderstood....

How to respond to the current marriage debate

At the time of writing this blog entry, there is once more a bill before parliament proposing to legalize same-sex marriage (SSM). This is the second time this has been debated and we can expect the issue to be with us for some time, also being on the agenda in most...

Some (short) Christian book recommendations

While I have been on Sabbatical, I have had the great privilege of reading. A lot. Being away from my family and from work and TV has given me more time than I have ever had, so I have caught up on reading some good books. Here are a few I heartily recommend to you....

The not-particularly surprising centrality of prayer

On Sabbatical I have had more time than normal to think. It is supposed to be a time of reflection and input instead of output, but because I think as I write, a blog post has appeared. It helps me put my thoughts in order, and maybe it will help you too. Something...

The wonder of the Book

I had the great privilege of visiting the British Library last week. If you are a bibliophile like me, you would be astounded at the richness of history captured in one room there in the form of books. If you enjoy music, you can see the original handwritten scores...