the waiting country

I can't say I expected this to figure on here, either, but recent listens have convinced me it ought to see the light of day. Almost a c...

And, equally as soon (like, end of August) in my grasp - I've pre-ordered a wi-fi only version (see here for details). If I get cold f...

...they must be agreed on their posture! (Photo supplied by Albert)

“Always on” may not be the most productive way to work. One of the reasons for this will become clearer in the chapter on staying cool und...

Once I am sure there's nothing going on I step inside, letting the door thud shut. Another church: matting, seats, and stone, And little...

As we let Paul form our understanding of what goes on in church, what strikes us is that the church is primarily the action of God in Christ...

It's a brilliantly sunny summer's day, with just the faintest breeze, cooling you enough to stay on the beach. All is relaxed and li...

Actually, the NRSV isn't all that fresh now, in the sense of being newly-done. But its handling of 'that we may walk in them' (g...

Grace originates in an act of God that is absolutely without precedent, the generous, sacrificial self-giving of Jesus that makes it possibl...

Who can resist this marvellous, tumbling cataract of poetry that introduces us to the vast and intricate complexities of this world in which...

A man who only opposes the sin in his heart for fear of shame among men or eternal punishment from God would practice the sin if there was n...

Knowing this [the ascension of Jesus], with the knowiug elaborated and deepened in worship, the church has the neccesary room to live robust...

Maturity develops in worship as we develop in friendship with the friends of God , not just our preferred friends. Worship shapes us not on...

No sin can be crucified either in heart or life unless it first be pardoned in conscience, because there will be want of faith to receive th...

This week is study leave for me. Over the past few months I decided I'd like to look at the topic of transformation - how people change,...

Some albums are 'great' because they break new ground, musically or lyrically. Others are 'great' because they represent som...

Here's an interesting article , on the relationship between blood type and personality. If you know your blood type, does it match-up?

Carole King's masterpiece, Tapestry , is my next choice on this road of reminiscences. My own history with the album goes back to colleg...

Mark's gospel regularly handles the issues of discipleship - what it means to follow Jesus, truly and faithfully. And the disciples regu...