They say don’t discuss religion and politics. Politicians are increasingly using religion to justify their policies. The Church has a clear mandate to promote social justice. Bishops are members of the house of Lords. The Kingdom of God is above every nation.
Read MoreThinking big is the only way to break this cycle. Thinking big is believing in your potential and overcoming obstacles. God wants us to stretch our faith. He wants to show up in ways we never imagined.
Read MoreJesus’ desire for us, and mission to us is often misunderstood. I wrote this 10-part blog to make it clearer.
Read MoreIf you keep pouring into a cup or jug it is bound to spill over; so it is with the divine receiving experience: eventually the individual overflows and benefits others. This is a natural result and a spiritual one too!
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit is sent to be our teacher, who Jesus said in John 14:26, "will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you". The disciples had to be open to learn, and try new things, when they decided to follow him.
Read MoreSerendipity is a powerful force in life and living. I used to lead and manage a school and we found it invaluable. If we had an idea that would bring blessing to children, parents, the school, there were often people in authority telling me we couldn’t afford it, we didn’t have the human resources....the words “never be able to do that” used to come up. I have also met with people who felt their dreams couldn’t be realised- it can’t happen. I have decided to doubt the doubt.
Read MoreThere is a word a particular for “it just happens” in a surprising and unexpected way, that you may not have heard before. It is called serendipity. Serendipity is as much part of the kingdom of God as all of the rest of Jesus’ teachings. Yes, Jesus is teaching serendipity in Matthew 6
Read MoreWhat is love? How does it impact on our journey through life, our actions and reactions? We may have a varying idea of what we call love nowadays. We may have rarely experienced a depth and richness of care we like to think of as love; live that makes us feel secure, confident; somebody is on our side, whatever happens, a safety net of affirmation, a home where you are totally accepted abd never let down. Sometimes things that are called love can be a mixed experience; some don’t feel very nurturing or affirming at all.
Read MoreWe decide to follow Jesus in our attitudes both towards ourselves, and others. This means paying attention to what he says. The first thing we probably notice is that what he is teaching is almost exactly the opposite to how we, and others, act and react. After the first surprise, or shock, we may look at ourselves and feel inadequate and perhaps discouraged. However, it is clear that Jesus thinks it is possible that the people he is addressing, including ourselves, are capable of something different if we address this problem.
Read MoreJesus started his ministry by addressing a people that were trapped in a system of rules that invaded every detail of their lives, a system which left them feeling self- righteous and justified, or shamed, blamed and condemned- and sometimes a bit of both. This is exactly as we live today, whether it is by our own secular or by religious standards.
Read MoreThousands, if not millions of evangelical Christians have also searched for practical guidance and have asked themselves...
Well...WHAT Is THIS PLAN?
"God has got a plan for your life?"
Read MoreBoats don’t sink because of the water surrounding them. They sink when the water gets inside.
In the boat there were two very different reactions to the storm: Jesus made the storm external noise and didn’t let it disturb him, he was sleeping peacefully. The disciples had forgotten who was in the boat with them and had let the fear from their circumstances get inside. It was making them afraid, upset and angry.
Read MoreThe Greek word translated as repent in the Bible is in my opinion the worst translated work in the Bible. Explore how understanding this changes everything.
Read MoreThe book of Jude is often used to justify judgement and phrases like love the sinner hate the sin. In this blog I explain how a progressive theology can interpret and learn from the book.
Read MoreChurch leaders on both sides of Atlantic claim Trump’s election victory was a victory for God. That Trump has been appointed by God to rule. I disagree.
Read MoreTwo events, Trump’s election victory and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, have rocked the Christian world in the last few weeks. In this blog I ask what next? Where does the Church go from here and what will Christianity look like in 20 years time?
Read MoreTalking is always going to be better than falling out. The church, the world, Keighley doesn’t need more division it needs more unity. We are stronger together. We are stronger when we are able to work with those we disagree with. We are stronger when we can admit we are wrong.
Read MoreGod said to me you don’t have to feel guilty when you mess up. You are only human. All your mistakes are forgiven by the power of the cross. God has forgiven each and every one of us.
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The global Church needs to acknowledge that it has been responsible for a lot of trauma. Here Moz our Pastor discusses the types and effects of Church bases trauma, how to begin recovery and how the church can prevent future abuse.
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