Author Archives: The Briefing
Experiencing confusion
Thought
There is something of a crisis among many Christians today over the question of ‘experience’. If not a crisis, there is at least much confusion and uncertainty—a fascination and a longing—perhaps even a vacuum. This goes back some time.
Subjective Evidence for the truth of Christianity?
Reconsidering James 5:13-16
Published Abroad: Do we need hermeneutics?
Published Abroad: Dear Mr Chicken: Please Send Money
Published Abroad: Scrappy strangers in a strange land (review)
God’s Power, Our Fear
The welcoming church
Everyday Ministry
A welcoming God
The gospel is about a God who takes the initiative to welcome us (see Luke 15). As his representatives, and those who enjoy the benefits of having been welcomed by him, we now welcome in the same way. Welcoming must therefore be an initiative; it must be sacrificial; it must be a high priority; and it must be an obvious distinctive of our identity and mission. Welcoming is not optional.
A Problem that Needs Addressing
Interchange
Personal Divestment – A Guide to Christian Giving
Nominals and Church Discipline
Interchange
Rolling out the red carpet for freshers
Quit yourselves like men
What to pray (Prayer Part IV)
Life
It was, as they say in the classics, a dark and stormy night. My wife gently nudged me, and then after a time, not-so-gently nudged me again. It was 4 a.m., and water was dripping onto our bed. In the dark and cold, I tried to move the bed.