For a number of years I worked for a church in central Oxford and oversaw the ministry to students at the university. I lost count of the number of times people would say to me: “It’s great that you’re doing that work. Oxford students are so strategically important.” It was something that made me feel deeply uncomfortable... continue reading
Teaching on biblical gender roles seems to be a current focus in some sections of the church. That is, by and large, a good thing—but it does run a risk.... continue reading
"Sin doesn't stop where we want it to. It keeps taking us further." Sam Allberry, James For You... continue reading
Have you ever asked God to provide something for you?
You pray and wait, and wait and pray some more.... continue reading
"When you taste honey, you know it's sweet. When you see Jesus Christ in scripture, you know he is Lord."
Barry Cooper, Can I really trust the Bible?... continue reading
It’s a question that’s always worth asking ourselves, and one another. And taking time to reflect at this time of year can be particularly valuable, as we think ahead to a new term and catch up with others a church after a summer apart.... continue reading
A few weeks ago, I started waking up at ungodly o’clock to write, read and pray before the day began. It seemed like the good puritan thing to do.... continue reading
"Our job is to represent Christ but it is never to replace him." Tim Chester, 1 Samual for You... continue reading
"There is something wildly inappropriate in having small dreams when we are serving the King of the Universe" Matt Fuller, A Time for Every Thing?... continue reading
A poem on pornography by Dai Hankey...... continue reading
