A city for life September 2nd, 2019 This year when I was invited to write for Scripture Union's Daily Bread Bible reading notes, I was ... On Faith, Other
Three roots of loneliness and how to fight them August 16th, 2019 A few weeks ago I got an email inviting me to write a blog post for ... On Life, Other
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
Five specks of flour May 28th, 2019 In my forthcoming book, I include a section that talks about how we can see God's ... Between the Lines, LICC, On Faith, Things that matter
A bowl of white rice April 30th, 2019 That's all I gave my long-suffering Life Group for dinner last week. Just plain, boiled rice. We'd ... On Faith, Things that matter
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
I also speak… March 18th, 2019 Last month I had my first proper speaking engagement. I've co-taught a seminar on writing before, and ... On Faith, Speaking
Hunting for a hero February 15th, 2019 Heroes and villains are the backbone of many a good story. Good versus evil. A damsel/city/planet ... Arts, LICC, On Culture
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
When I grow up – repost from ThinkTheology December 5th, 2018 For the first couple of decades of life it seems we're constantly - or at least ... On Culture, On Faith, On Life, ThinkTheology
What is faith for? – Repost from Salt November 30th, 2018 “Religion”, Karl Marx famously said, “is the opium of the people.” An article in 1843 magazine ... On Faith, Salt
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...'
What Qualifies God to Judge? October 2nd, 2018 Here's my latest post from the ThinkTheology blog, posted last Thursday: ------ In our Bible study group last ... On Faith, ThinkTheology
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
When prayer doesn’t work June 26th, 2018 Apparently the threads blog has just closed down. To be honest, I hadn't even realised it was still ... On Faith, On Life, Other, Things that matter
Two mighty words – repost from Think Theology May 29th, 2018 There are two very powerful little words in the Bible. They crop up again and again, ... On Faith, ThinkTheology
Walk this way – lessons in faith on the streets of London February 9th, 2018 Ugly modern edifices notwithstanding, the streets of London are absolutely drenched with history. You could probably ... On Faith, On Life, ThinkTheology
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
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
Fight Poverty with Porridge March 22nd, 2016 A few weeks ago I was invited out to breakfast by someone I'd never heard of. ... On Life
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
“Famous person is human – Shock” December 21st, 2015 Last Monday the Daily Mail ran a 'news' story showing the Duchess of Cambridge looking weary as ... In the News, On Culture, On Faith, On Life, Personhood, ThinkTheology
Last Giveaway of the Year December 7th, 2015 One of my most popular blog posts this year was this one, about the little prayer ... ChristChurch London, On Faith, On Life, Some Beans
As we forgive those…? December 2nd, 2015 This is a post I wrote a couple of weeks ago in response to a media ... In the News, On Culture, On Faith, ThinkTheology
Making it Count March 13th, 2015 I have recently started doing some work for Cinnamon Network, a collaboration of people passionate about ... Cinnamon Network, On Faith, On Life, ThinkTheology
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
“Deserve’s got nothing to do with it” October 27th, 2014 The question of who or what is the cause of poverty and deprivation in the West is ... On Culture, On Life, Things that matter
My First Radio Interview October 22nd, 2014 So you know that crazy life I was telling you about, where suddenly I'm a speaker ... Evangelical Alliance, In the News, On Culture, On Life, Speaking
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