So, I have some news… October 30th, 2018 Jen Wilkin begins both the first and last chapters of her book None Like Him with ... Books, On Faith, Writing
Do you suffer from high self-esteem? October 8th, 2018 Earlier this year I read a fascinating book by the American pastor and theologian Tim Keller, The ... Books, On Faith, On Life, Salt, Things that make you go 'Hmmm...'
Becoming Real September 17th, 2018 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned Catherine Parks' forthcoming book, Real, in a post, and promised you a ... Books, On Faith, Reviews, ThinkTheology
The secret hiding in my fridge September 4th, 2018 Welcome to the inside of my fridge. This is just one shelf in the door – ... LICC, On Culture, On Faith, Things that matter
Everyday courage May 7th, 2018 I've had a pretty slow start to my reading year, but this weekend I finished two ... Books, On Culture, On Faith, Things that matter
On Surviving Your Darkest Hour January 30th, 2018 I thought this was going to be a post about flawed heroes. In the past few ... Leadership, Movies, On Culture, Reviews, Things that matter, ThinkTheology
2017: The best bits December 31st, 2017 Looking back over my year, I have to say it's been a pretty good one - ... Arts, Books, Movies, On Life
‘Those who Wait’ – Review November 2nd, 2017 When looking for a Bible study, I like to find one that opens up the familiar ... Books, Reviews
21st Century Thought Crimes October 24th, 2017 If a tree falls in a forest and there’s no one to hear it, does it ... On Culture, On Life, Things that matter
Guns and Robots October 7th, 2017 I'm not very good at remembering to post links on this blog to articles I write ... In the News, LICC, On Culture, On Life, Things that matter, ThinkTheology, Writing
I wouldn’t be seen dead in that… September 28th, 2017 There's a new trend in burial apparel, apparently. According to an article in The Guardian, "funeral directors are ... Between the Lines, On Culture, On Life
Bodily Confusion August 11th, 2017 In case you hadn't noticed, our culture is very confused about bodies these days - what ... In the News, On Culture, On Life, Things that make you go 'Hmmm...', Things that matter
What can we learn from Charlie Gard? July 27th, 2017 Charlie Gard's parents this week made the agonizing decision to turn off their 11 month old ... In the News, On Culture, On Life, Things that matter, ThinkTheology
Home is where… July 4th, 2017 At some point in my first year at uni I read (not for the first time) ... Books, Reviews
Can robots be persons? May 25th, 2017 It seems to have been World Robotics and AI (Artificial Intelligence) Week last week. There was ... On Culture, Personhood, Theos, Things that matter
On Not Having Your Cake, but Eating It March 28th, 2017 There’s something weird going on out there in liberal-land. It’s causing a clash of individualisms that ... In the News, On Culture, On Life, Personhood, Things that matter, ThinkTheology
Keep Off the Grass: An Allegory March 21st, 2017 Once upon a time, in a college somewhere in England, there was a sign saying ‘Keep ... Between the Lines, In the News, On Culture, On Life, On the Lines, Things that matter, ThinkTheology
Another chance to be an Armchair Activist January 31st, 2017 While researching yesterday's post, I came upon a campaign by a group I'd never heard of before, ... In the News, On Culture, On Life
Three Ways to Make a Difference January 30th, 2017 Last week I ended my post by saying I wished Liz Carr had given her audience some ... Between the Lines, Books, On Culture, On Life, Things that matter
Making a Song and Dance About Assisted Suicide January 23rd, 2017 Picture the scene: a young couple are walking hand-in-hand across the stage. The girl’s red dress ... Arts, Between the Lines, On Culture, On Life, Personhood, Things that matter
Review of the year (or ‘Last year I may or may not have become a spy’) January 9th, 2017 If you've been following closely, you'll remember that for my birthday last year I had a ... Arts, Books, Movies, On Life, Reviews
One December Day December 10th, 2016 Eighty years ago today King Edward VII stepped off his throne for love. As I reflected on ... In the News, On Culture, On Faith, On Life
Ripple effects October 17th, 2016 Two years ago I sat in a vast, chilly community hall with a small group of ... On Culture, On Life, Things that matter
Cultural snapshots September 1st, 2016 The other day my neighbour popped around to borrow something, and what he borrowed got me ... On Culture, On Life, Some Beans
“I have seen the worst of humanity” August 17th, 2016 This story, in the iPaper today, is awful. A mother who watched on helplessly as onlookers told ... Between the Lines, On Culture, On Life, Personhood, Things that matter
Review: Walk With Us June 23rd, 2016 "I basically want to be Sam Seaborn," I said. "Don't we all?!" he replied. I was being interviewed ... Books, On Culture, Reviews
Disagree agreeably May 20th, 2016 You know how sometimes the same kind of theme comes up several times in a week? ... In the News, On Culture, On Faith, Things that matter, ThinkTheology
Surprisingly good reads May 3rd, 2016 I have to admit, they didn't sound promising as holiday reads, a book about dementia and ... Books, On Life, Reviews
The scandal that rocked…nobody at all April 11th, 2016 It should have been a great scoop for The Telegraph. 'Archbishop Illegitimate: Welby conceived in drunken ... In the News, On Culture, On Faith, On Life, Things that matter
Review: Resurrection Year February 23rd, 2016 "Books like this usually end with a miracle." So said one of the potential publishers of ... Books, On Faith