Children love the edges of things and so they build their castles on the shore. It's the lines, the edges, that bring definition and beauty. Without the lines, life is a formless void. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful … [Read more...] about Principles, Not Rules
Life in Christendom
What is the vision of life that we are called to delight in? What does life under the throne of grace look like for families, cats and bankers? Here is my attempt at making some inroads into the beauty of a Christ centred life.
Blessed are all who take Refuge in Him
Man longs for refuge. He longs for safety. We long for these things because we all carry a great deal of guilt about the place. And it's only in Christ that man finds safety. A place of refuge where guilt is exchanged for blessing and where we no longer live in fear and … [Read more...] about Blessed are all who take Refuge in Him
The Naaman Option
When a person first comes to Jesus, one of the things they begin to think about is how they might serve in His kingdom. For some, the transformation of day-to-day life is dramatic. Unholy relationships, housing, lifestyle, friends and more need to be put under the blood, … [Read more...] about The Naaman Option
The Feast was Made for Laughter
The hospitality of encouraging words does not always have to be grey or dull. Take communion as but one example of the many feasts we celebrate. What does the Lord's supper look like in your church? Are the faces of the people as stale as the bread sometimes is? Solomon once … [Read more...] about The Feast was Made for Laughter
Where Grace Abounds
In April 1831 Charles Simeon, was asked by his friend Joseph Gurney, how he had outlasted all the prejudice against and throughout his ministry. He had already served 49 years in Trinity Church in Cambridge and would go on to serve another six before his death at age 77. He … [Read more...] about Where Grace Abounds