Facebook/Twitter/Instagram are not worthy of more than a little of my time. Always bless those who persecute & don’t curse (lash back at) them in response. (Romans 12:14). Sharing compulsively via social media is a huge enemy of prayer. Speaking/writing remains absolutely essential. (Jeremiah 20:9). Expect misunderstanding and judgment especially from nominal, lukewarm, denominationally-blinkered Christians.Continue reading “15 Lessons From My Social Media Sabbatical”
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Maugrim & The Secret Scottish Police
I had just got out of a taxi outside Newcastle train station and I was burning with the Holy Spirit of God.
The Church Within
No Compromise: Zeal
Keith Green and the Apostle Paul, (formerly Saul of Tarsus). Two men. Two hairy men. That they both had awesome, well-developed beards is beyond question.
Looking for a Summer Mission Opportunity?
Bishop Michael Curry: Miracle Donkey or Whore Mule?
The dislocated union of promiscuous wife and distraught husband is the most powerful picture in the entire Bible. No other poetic device or theme comes as close to conveying the smitten and lovingly steadfast heart of God. In short, the juxtaposition of adultery and fidelity – God-amnesia and Jesus-fascination – is the premier theme of allContinue reading “Bishop Michael Curry: Miracle Donkey or Whore Mule?”
The Royal Wedding Sermon: 5 lightweight comebacks for the counterfeit gospel
Redeeming Radicalisation
This short (rough) video from just last year reflects one of the most important junctures of my 38-year discipleship in following Chirst. It’s a principle that I believe will be increasingly prevalanet in the Church over the next 5-10 years (please share)
Paul Scanlon & Carl Lentz: world-class leadership or social media cowardice?
Millstone-lobbing Goats
Dear Millstone-lobbing Goats,
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