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Sep 3, 2019
Politics, Power and Christian Ministry Part 2
In a previous post I introduced a simple model that maps behaviours of parties according to whether their power is equal or not, and...
Aug 2, 2019
Politics, Power, and Christian Ministry
I want to offer a different take on two subjects that occupy the minds of many at the moment: politics and power. Politics need not refer...
Jul 29, 2019
Martin's July 2019 Book List
Below is a summary of the books reviewed in July's Book List Pentecostals and Charismatics in Britain: An Anthology by Joe Aldred (ed)...
Jul 3, 2019
A Brief History of Synods
Synodical government can be traced back to the New Testament, where it is clear that decisions were taken collectively and applied...
Jul 3, 2019
Most Rev Dr Benjamin Kwashi reviews 'Anglican Foundations' by Tim Patrick
The Most Rev Dr Benjamin Kwashi, Archbishop of Jos and Gafcon General Secretary, recommends Anglican Foundations by Tim Patrick "very...
Jun 7, 2019
Martin's April 2019 Book List
Below is a summary of the books reviewed in April's Book List The Noble Liar: How and Why the BBC Distorts the News to Promote a Liberal...
May 22, 2019
Rob Munro reviews 'Resilience' by Kirsten Birkett
Rob Munro describes Resilience by Kirsten Birkett as a "great help as people reflect on how we can go the distance and live a lifetime in...
May 9, 2019
Johnny Juckes recommends 'Preaching' "without reservation"
Johnny Juckes, President of Oak Hill College, recommends Preaching by Allan Chapple. #Book #Review #Video
May 1, 2019
The Problem With Thursday…
The problem with Thursday…. Is that it isn’t Sunday! Although Christmas Day falls on different days each year, such is its significance...
Apr 24, 2019
Reading and Preaching Emmanuel in Matthew
This book persuaded me to re-read Matthew and to preach through it in one go. Listen to Him is a collection of papers delivered at the...
Apr 2, 2019
Transformation not just Affirmation!
At the heart of our culture and our national church is a debate about what people most need for a fulfilled and healthy life. Nationally,...
Mar 25, 2019
Martin's February 2019 Book List
Below is a summary of the books reviewed in February's Book List 7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry "This is a readable, biblical...
Mar 21, 2019
Does God Speak to Us when we Pray?
A friend had highly recommended True Devotion to me last year, but it wasn’t until I began reading for an essay on my theological...
Mar 1, 2019
The Magi and the Nativity Story
In recent years I have, on more than one occasion, been moved to suggest that people might like to remove the wise men from their...
Feb 21, 2019
Should We Tithe?
I’ve been doing a little work on the ‘tithe’ or ‘tenth’ mentioned in the laws of Lev 27:30–33, Num 18:21–25 and Deut 14:22–29. The first...
Feb 18, 2019
Lex Orandi Lex Credendi
The Latin phrase lex orandi, lex credendi (‘the law of praying is the law of believing’) is a phrase which is often used in Anglican...
Jan 31, 2019
Martin's December 2018 Book List
Below is a summary of the books reviewed in December's Book List Grounded in Heaven: Recentering Christian Hope and Life on God by...
Jan 18, 2019
Latimer's Support for Research
Not too long ago, on the first Sunday of Advent, I had the opportunity to deliver a sermon from the pulpit Hugh Latimer used during his...
Jan 10, 2019
Justice and Truth
December saw the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Many might think that the relevance of his writings has...
Jan 7, 2019
Martin's November 2018 Book List
Below is a summary of the books reviewed in November's Book List The Dignity Revolution by Daniel Darling "This book provides an...
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