Ramadan in Lock down
Many of our Muslim friends and neighbours are about to enter a very important time in their religious calendar – the time of fasting known as Ramadan. As many of us are aware, this is one of the 5 pillars … Read More
Many of our Muslim friends and neighbours are about to enter a very important time in their religious calendar – the time of fasting known as Ramadan. As many of us are aware, this is one of the 5 pillars … Read More
This week I met up with a recently-divorced friend who I haven’t seen for some time. He was clearly uncomfortable at first and told me we should meet ‘for a drink’ rather than for food, perhaps to give room for … Read More
Friend of mine, Jonny Mellor, recently wrote an interesting blog on discussions taking place in the world on the place of sex within our society and where things might be heading. The full article is found here – http://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/normal_sex_cat_person_and_possible_futures He referred … Read More
There is much misunderstanding about the very nature of what it means to be a Christian. My conclusion is these misunderstandings cause much confusion when we consider singleness. The Christian life involves sacrifice and suffering, not just happiness. Every Christian … Read More
In my previous blog I made the point that singleness is not just the absence of marriage, but is a good and blessed thing in and of itself. I also began to look at some ways that our actions say … Read More
Before I get into this blog I want to make a large disclaimer. I know that in so many ways I am unqualified to write it! I was married very young and have been married for a long time. I … Read More