In a recent article in The Observer, under the heading of ‘We can’t be squeamish about death. We need to
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The Coronavirus Pandemic – a time for reflection
With a degree of trepidation I have decided to write a series of reflections relating to the present epidemic. My
Continue readingLet’s remember the Risen Jesus
“Remember Jesus Christ”, wrote Paul to Timothy (2 Tim 2.8). The place we supremely remember Jesus is at the Lord’s
Continue readingLet’s proclaim Jesus
My call to ministry was very much a call to preach. Like Jeremiah I felt I could do nothing else
Continue readingBooks for Today
God, Stephen Hawking and the Multiverse: What Hawking said and why it matters (SPCK, London 2020). 210pp: £9.99) by David
Continue readingLet’s nail our colours to the mast in baptism
The term ‘Nailing your colours to the mast’ has its roots in the Battle of Camperdown, fought on 11 October
Continue readingLet’s read the Scriptures
Over the years I have discovered that the more ‘Bible-believing’ a non-liturgical church is, the less Scripture is likely to
Continue readingMake the most of retirement: enjoy the new adventure
The Bible Reading Fellowship have just published my latest book, Making the Most of Retirement: A Guide for Ministers –
Continue readingLet’s confess the faith
Strange as it may seem to our fellow Christians in the more liturgical churches, Baptists rarely confess their faith by
Continue readingLet’s pray for others
Many churches have given up on praying for others. The more contemporary the worship, the more likely it seems that
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