I haven’t read a book about somebody’s journey to faith in a long time, I almost forgot how great they can be. Most of the time I read theology books, books about Christian ministry, or Christian living books that I’ve been given to review. Recently a friend of mine read Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus andContinue reading “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus”
Author Archives: Alistair Chalmers
The Dignity Revolution
If you look at our world and see all of the injustices and wrongs that are committed against humanity, it won’t take long for you to realise that we need to come back to the truth that humanity is made in the image of God. Christians should loudest voice at the very forefront of everyContinue reading “The Dignity Revolution”
The Grid
Training has finally become a big focus of many churches, people are seeing the benefit of having Christians work in a church to gain practical experience whilst studying theology or doing some form of biblical studies. This truly is a great development, the benefits of which might only be seen in 20, 30 or 40Continue reading “The Grid”
Embracing rest…
“We embrace the art of rest and resist the gospel of self-justification by allowing Jesus to be the Lord of our Sabbath.” Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest
Rest is not…
“Rest is not a religious action item to be added to a list. It isn’t to be performed; it’s a delight to be enjoyed.” Adam Mabry, The Art of Rest
The Art of Rest
Over the last few weeks my wife and I packed our entire life into boxes, done multiple car trips across Edinburgh, moved 50+ boxes, over 800 books, furniture and walked up three flights of stairs more times than I can count – and during all this I read a book on rest. Ironic, I know.Continue reading “The Art of Rest”
How to Grow
Discipleship can often be a forgotten word in the church today. We talk a lot of evangelism, love for Jesus and His church, love for the Bible and all of these are great and very important things to be discussed, however, not at the neglect of discipleship. It is amazing to see a person comeContinue reading “How to Grow”
Take Heart
There is no denying that Christianity, at least in the West, is taking a bit of a hit. Christians are being called bigots, fundamentalists and judgemental. The church is no longer seen as the compass of morality, and in this world ,were to offend people seem to be the worst crime, those who do notContinue reading “Take Heart”
Always use the Bible…
As a Christian my go to book is always the Bible. If someone has a question, we look at what does the Bible say on that particular topic. If someone is troubled by something, we look at what the Bible has to say on that particular topic. If someone is trying to make a decision,Continue reading “Always use the Bible…”
The Porn Problem
There are many topics that Christians feel uncomfortable talking about. These range from mental health to sex, and from gender to death, but Vaughan Roberts is tackling these topics with his series ‘Talking Points’. Currently the series has three books – Transgender, The Porn Problem & Assisted Suicide. Each of these topics can be referredContinue reading “The Porn Problem”
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