It’s been quite some time since I last wrote a book review for you all. The reasons for that are a mixture of ministry life, family life and I’ve been doing a lot more of my own writing (my second book is due to be published in May 2026). However, just because I’ve not beenContinue reading “Diverse Reads: A Mixed Bag”
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Honouring God Through Physical Discipline
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) Just a few months ago I found myself staring at the bathroom scale in disbelief. I was sitting at 98kg, and I’m pretty sure I’d tipped over the 100kg mark in the months runningContinue reading “Honouring God Through Physical Discipline”
Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims
Hebrews is a great book of the Bible. I spent some time preaching on it last year as part of a slightly thematic sermon series and would love to return to it and preach through the book exegetically (which is my normal style). There is so much in Hebrews, so it is no wonder thatContinue reading “Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims”
The Grace of Friendship: Why It Matters More Than Ever
In a world that’s more connected than ever, it’s surprising how many people feel disconnected. You might have hundreds of followers, a phone full of contacts, and still wonder: Do I really have any true friends? The stats back it up. Millions of adults in the UK say they often feel lonely. One in eight people sayContinue reading “The Grace of Friendship: Why It Matters More Than Ever”
Understanding the Power of Christian Fasting
Let’s be honest: fasting sounds kind of… strange to many of us today. Sure, we’ve heard of intermittent fasting—it’s all the rage in the health and fitness world. People skip meals for physical benefits like better focus, weight loss, or metabolic health. But fasting as a spiritual practice? That often feels like a relic of another era.Continue reading “Understanding the Power of Christian Fasting”
When Jesus Is All You Have: Finding Hope in Psalm 23
What words would you expect from someone who endured the unimaginable horrors of World War II—someone imprisoned for helping Jews escape death, who suffered the loss of family, watched her sister die, and lived through the nightmare of a Nazi concentration camp? Corrie Ten Boom, who experienced exactly that, once said:“You may never know thatContinue reading “When Jesus Is All You Have: Finding Hope in Psalm 23”
The Impact of Theology: Enhance Your Understanding
Theology really matters and everyone is a theologian, whether you realise it or not. I have often heard people in the past say “I don’t like doctrine or theology, it’s quite divisive. I prefer to have a childlike faith and leave the deep thinking to others” However, if you have a thought about God (whichContinue reading “The Impact of Theology: Enhance Your Understanding”
Gospel Stories
Stories have a way of catching your attention, drawing you in and helping you explore another world. Not only that but stories have the ability to shape the way you think, the way you understand and see the world around you. Stories are a powerful way to share the gospel, but also, as this bookContinue reading “Gospel Stories”
Motyer by the Day
Alec Motyer was a well known British Bible teacher and author who has written lots of commentaries and books on a variety of topics. He had the ability to take the deep theology of Isaiah and the Psalms and root it in the every day life of a Christian. In my opinion his commentary onContinue reading “Motyer by the Day”
Does God really love everyone?
I was driving today and in front of me was a car with a bumper sticker that read “Smile – God loves you”. It’s a sentiment that everyone likes the idea of – a loving God in the sky who bestows love on people. If you’ve been around church for any length of time you’llContinue reading “Does God really love everyone?”
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