Censorship is an interesting issue. In some political regimes it is used as a form of social control. Anything that refuses to conform to a rule of being is to be banned. Those efforts to subdue freedom of thought and expression have at times lead to an underground movement of thought and expression that often highlight […]
Read More Living The Life UncensoredRecently I shared about what it was to be among those pointing to the alternative when it comes to the way of the world. In that piece I shared the story of an old friend who typified those who saw faith as an additional something to the rest of life. That kind of approach is […]
Read More Pursuing the AlternativeI had the privilege to converse with an old friend recently. I came across him about 18 years ago. He is one of those guys who you can immediately love because he’s such a gently, honourable man. He is not afraid to cry for Go and he’s very sincere in his commitment to God and […]
Read More Pointing To The AlternativeAll of life is about God. That’s a lesson I keep learning just in case I think there’s an avenue untouched by the reality of Him. On this occasion I was busy minding my own business. Literally. My business among other things involves delivering Health & Safety training. That involves showing the Bradford Stadium Fire […]
Read More What To Do About InjusticeI attended two meetings recently that reflected well on the importance on being aware of where we are and where we are going. It’s not about looking at what we’re doing as wrong. There’s plenty to celebrate and recognise. It is being aware of the direction of things and sometimes how we do what we […]
Read More Where We Are And Where We’re GoingThe Old Testament prophets had a tough gig. There were the occasions when they could reassure the people of God that they would win the battle they were about to fight. As mouthpieces for God they were primarily there to share the heart of God on the matter and that ultimately looked at getting people […]
Read More An Emerging Voice For JusticeNo this is not about how to rile an old rock group. It occurs to me time and again that accepting the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the priority of His Kingdom does not fit well with any prevailing way of living. Even in settled Christian communities there’s somewhat of a tendency to adopt a […]
Read More Upsetting the Status QuoPaul answered: “I am now standing before Caesar’s court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these […]
Read More Acts Actually: 25 – Taking It To The TopAs they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn’t even been found guilty?” When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. “What are you going to do?” he asked. “This man is a […]
Read More Acts Actually: 22 – Making The Most Of Your IdentityYou are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean. (Acts 10:28) What makes Acts such a great narrative is how it shows people getting the hint and going with the […]
Read More Acts Actually: 10 – Gospel Expansion – Breaking Down The Barriers
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