Towards an unconscious competence in praise!
Perhaps you have seen this common learning model illustrated in the diagram? The idea is that when we learn a new skill …
Prayer is the heart engaged in loving awe
Last Sunday we were tackling Habakkuk’s prayer (from Habakkuk 3) at Grace Church Wrecclesham. For me, one of the striking lessons was …
On prayer and the ministry of the word
I’ve just had the wonderful privilege of spending a few days away at a conference for Church Leaders, and during this time …
The grace that keeps us going
Last Saturday night the clocks went back – which in many people’s worlds is an opportunity for an extra hour in bed. …
Following Jesus in our pajamas
I’ve recently finished a really interesting book – primarily aimed at church ministers – but with application for all who seek to …
The Harvest is Ready – preaching and the plausibility gap
Sometimes preaching can be a frustrating old thing. I was preaching this Sunday on John 4:27-38. A wonderful passage, but a pretty …
The need to know, or not…
I had a number of defining moments at university, but there is one that I have been reminded of a couple of …
I hope you’re not reading this…
I was reading Psalm 119 this morning and I was really struck by v37: “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; …
Blow out all his lamps – Samuel Rutherford on suffering
This morning I was pondering suffering – partly as a result of the (perhaps inevitable) question in our Sunday morning discussion time …
Why becoming a Christian is a bit like taking the top off a microwave meal
So I will confess, I do have the odd microwave meal. I know they’re expensive, and probably not good for me. But …