That Happy Certainty

Need something a bit more wholesome after the latest Trump/Hillary developments? Your wish is my command… 1) The Instagram Bible – Jen Wilkin warns against building your Christianity on the kind of verses you only see in pretty Instagram posts. I guess that could equally apply to those Bible verse calendars with pictures of rabbits and waterfalls. 2) A World Without … More The Sunday Refill – 7 Links for Your Weekend (9/10/16)

So who knew, but it turns out that when you’ve got a two-year old kid you find yourself explaining yourself quite a lot. It’s that classic question that often feels like it’s stuck on repeat: “why?” And so you quickly realise there’s stuff that you just did as a couple, that you now have to explain to … More Clarifying Our Unspokens: Going Back To The Why

If you’re still coming to terms with the Sam Allardyce controversy, is it just a coincidence that Mary Berry stepped down from Great British Bake-Off the week before?! Yep, I think someone’s given her a tip-off and she’s been lining herself up. Odd prospect in many ways, but I tell you what, the half-time refreshments would be fantastic.  Anyway, here’s … More The Sunday Refill – 7 Links for Your Weekend (2/10/16)

Another week, another seven… 1) Why do we celebrate our inspirational Paralympians, but abort the disabled in the womb? – A moving exposure of the double-standards our culture keeps when it comes to disability, abortion, and life. 2) Loneliness will be the next great money spinner – This popped up in The Guardian this week, exploring where our culture’s increasing isolationism could … More The Sunday Refill – 7 Links for Your Weekend (25/9/16)

Along with the inflatable crocodile and Kubb, I tend to find that summer holidays are a good time to prioritise packing some fiction into my suitcase. (Sadly life somehow feels too chaotic the rest of the year to follow through on a novel – or perhaps it’s just that now I get most of my story-telling through the medium … More Primer, Theological ‘Fast-food’ & Staying Sharp Together – An Interview with David Shaw

  Seven links for your weekend – many of which seem to begin with a number. I’m sure this is just a coincidence and has nothing to do with me being obsessed with lists… 1) The Life They Never Expected: Andrew and Rachel Wilson on Raising Special-Needs Kids – The Wilson’s recent book, The Life They Never Expected, offers their sincere musings … More The Sunday Refill – 7 Links for Your Weekend (18/9/16)

I can still remember when someone took the time to show me how the Bible is actually one big story about what God’s doing in the world. Suddenly I saw that the good news of Jesus runs through the Bible like the writing in a stick of rock – both in promise and fulfilment. It blew my mind – and … More Corker Offer on Excellent Study Bible

Seven links and not a single one about airpods… 1) How technology disrupted the truth – A long read, but fascinating stuff. 2) Ten Words of Advice for New Theological College Students – Term is kicking off in Bible colleges & seminaries across the world. This time four years ago I was beginning my time at Oak Hill – … More The Sunday Refill – 7 Links for Your Weekend (11/9/16)