Philippians 2.6–11 — Christ the Human and the Divine
The majestic poetry of Philippians 2.6–11 was probably an early Christian hymn. It might even have been written by the […]
Preparing our hearts for 2026 – grace first, then growth
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked […]
O come let us adore Him – Carolyn Arends
I enjoy the music of Carolyn Arends. I think you might too. What do you think? I’d love to hear […]
The Prayer and People Pendulum
Is it possible to be over-devoted to prayer? It’s the age-old question framed as, “Too heavenly-minded to be of any […]
Leadership or Servanthood? (Part 2)
Rethinking Greatness in the Church The Way of the Cross in Leadership Introduction Last week, I brought us some thoughts […]
Surprised Shepherds: When God Shows Up on the Night Shift
Based on the communion lesson I delivered for the Watford church of Christ on 21 December 2025 Surprised Shepherds: When […]
How to get spiritually unstuck
Inspired by an article in Premier Christianity Magasine September 2025 pages 58ff. (This is where the story below happened – […]
2025 Gratitude Review
2025 is in its sunset phase. As I write, Christmas is a week away and the new year is coming […]
Why the Manger Matters
The substance of a talk I gave at the New Hope carol service on 12 December 2025. Christmas brings food […]
Is Your Love New Every Morning?
How do we find the emotional and spiritual strength to love our neighbour as ourselves? Let’s consider how the day-long […]