Today I went up to my old Cambridge college – Jesus College – to attend a memorial service for Cameron
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The challenge of weeding out my books
From childhood I have loved reading and loved books. And so too has my wife, Caroline. As a result over
Continue readingLittle things that make the church attractive
In a previous blog I have written of what attracts people to a church. In researching that blog I came
Continue readingAn attractive church
What attracts people to church? What are the key factors? Three American surveys I have come across give a variety
Continue reading50 lessons in life
Some years ago, when I was celebrating the 25th anniversary of my ordination to Christian ministry I made a list
Continue readingTithing – and beyond
Although tithing is mentioned in many places in the Old Testament, the passage that is most often quoted by preachers
Continue readingGuidelines for newcomers
Last month I was present at a very lively and enthusiastic Sunday morning service in Beirut. The church was packed
Continue readingThe real meaning of Christmas is lost on today’s children
‘Real meaning of Christmas lost on today’s children as nearly quarter believe 25th December is Simon Cowell’s birthday’. So read
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There are friendships and friendships. With this in mind we began our 2014 Christmas letter with these words: “‘There comes
Continue readingGreet one another with a holy kiss
The origins of kissing are uncertain. Some argue that it is simply instinctive; others that it originates from so-called ‘kiss
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