Review: Sensible Shoes June 5th, 2020 It took me a long time to get round to reading this book. The trouble was, ... Books, On Faith, Reviews
Read this outstanding book April 24th, 2020 There has been a wealth of writing in recent years from Christians who experience same-sex attraction ... Books, On Faith, Things that matter
Review of the Year 2019 January 1st, 2020 The last quarter of 2019 was such a mad one, that looking back I can’t quite ... Books, On Life
On discovering my subconscious racism July 19th, 2019 I recently received a review copy of a new book by Ben Lindsay, called We Need to ... On Culture, On Life, Other, Reviews, Things that matter, ThinkTheology
An Editor’s Top Tips for (non-fiction) Writers June 27th, 2019 Five simple ways to make the writing process smoother, easier and happier all round. Books, Editing
When life doesn’t go as planned March 21st, 2019 Life doesn't always go as we planned. But I'm pretty sure you didn't need me to ... Books, On Faith, Reviews
Books of the Year 2018 December 21st, 2018 I did not read anywhere near as much this year as I normally do. Only 31 ... Books, Reviews
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
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
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
Home is where… July 4th, 2017 At some point in my first year at uni I read (not for the first time) ... Books, Reviews
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
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
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
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
Review: I Am Malala January 21st, 2016 What an outstanding start to my year's reading! I Am Malala is a beautifully paced, perfectly pitched telling ... Books, On Life, Reviews
At the turn of the year January 4th, 2016 Yes, it's one of those 'review of last year, looking forward to next year' posts, and ... Books, On Culture, Reviews, Some Beans
The Jar of Experiences (or ‘This year I may or may not become a spy’) November 19th, 2015 I love birthdays! I'm not very good at parties, though. I worry about how I'll keep ... Books, On Life, Some Beans
The Creation of Possibilities November 4th, 2015 This sign always makes me think of Andy Crouch. In his book Culture Making Andy talks about ... Between the Lines, On Culture, On Life, Things that make you go 'Hmmm...'
Two winners, and an ode to green teacups October 7th, 2015 Congratulations to Alan Taylor and Caroline Butcher - winners of Finding Myself in Britain, by Amy ... Books, On Life, Some Beans
When Strangers Become Friends October 1st, 2015 I first met Amy at the launch of my friend Chine Mbubaegbu's book Am I Beautiful? "Hi," I ... Books, Editing, On Faith, On Life, Reviews
The Inside Out, Second Choice Life You Never Expected, And How To Deal With It August 6th, 2015 When life gives you lemons, so they say, you should make lemonade. But what about when ... Books, Movies, On Faith
Review: Celebration of Discipline March 2nd, 2015 I love books I have to read with a pencil in my hand. Well, that's not ... Books, On Faith, Reviews, Things that matter
Deeper January 1st, 2015 At the end of 2008 I decided to count how many books I had read that ... Books
Review: The Dust Diaries August 27th, 2014 One of the dilemmas of holidays is what books to take. Yes, I know this is what ... Books, On Culture, Reviews
Catching up… April 28th, 2014 Things have been a bit quiet around here for a while. I'm busy working on writing ... Evangelical Alliance, LICC, ThinkTheology, Writing
