Grow in the grace of giving

Grow in the grace of giving

This is not a begging letter, it is an invitation to grow. A Generous heart is a fundamental feature of Christlikeness and therefore it is central to our discipleship. Learning to give, big-hearted and God-guided is not about what we want to extract from you but what...
There are more things in heaven and earth

There are more things in heaven and earth

“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” So says Hamlet in the classic Shakespearean tragedy. Shakespeare was not wrong. We are often so entranced by what we can measure and see that we overlook the vast spiritual...
There are more things in heaven and earth

Half the church?

Half of Christ’s church, perhaps more, are women. Yet, whilst doors swing open and glass ceilings shatter in the world around us, Jesus’ people remain conflicted about the calling, role and status of women. Consequently, women and girls are offered diminished visions...
There are more things in heaven and earth

Can Church and Politics Mix?

Francis Collins is a remarkable man. He’s remarkable for many reasons. He was the lead scientist in the Human Genome Project, he paved the way for several medical breakthroughs by identifying specific genes associated with certain diseases. Until recently, he was head...
There are more things in heaven and earth

When Church Hurts

When Church Hurts It’s the issue that triggered the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation and will, undoubtedly, be the first item in the new pope’s in-tray. I am talking about spiritual abuse, the exploitation of position and power which damages people,...