Reports from the Global Atheist Convention were not encouraging of respect, tolerance and the nurture of a healthy society. In reading The Age article, Dawkins delivers the sermon they came to hear, I was struck by the 1. lack of scholarship, … Continue reading
I am pleased that feminist writers are picking up on the destructive effects of our hypersexual culture on the well-being of girls. At the same time I cannot help but lament the lateness of the protest. Two feminist writers have realised the negative effects of … Continue reading
The Parliament of World Religions met 3 months ago in Melbourne and now the atheists have got together for a Global Atheism Conference also in Melbourne. It does seem that they are rather reactionary: they are in Melbourne against God and against … Continue reading
My third instalment on Why Pray?, which is inspired by Ray Stedman’s book, Talking with My Father, Jesus Teaches on Prayer. Read his book, here. So, why pray? Because prayer is powerful. Prayer is powerful, in particular persistent prayer, which … Continue reading
I have just read the proofs of a great book on Islam, Christianity and some new atheism! An intriguing mixture. My commendation is to go on the book’s cover and has been sent to the publisher. I have accepted the invitation to launch the … Continue reading
I received an email this afternoon from Tim Costello, Chief Executive of World Vision, regarding an assault on the World Vision office in Pakistan. This is what Tim wrote to his staff this morning, Colleagues, World Vision is today mourning the brutal … Continue reading
Continuing on with Why Pray?, inspired by Ray Stedman’s book, Talking with My Father, Jesus Teaches on Prayer. Read his book, here. So, why pray? Because prayer transforms our life. There is an old saying, “Seven days without prayer makes … Continue reading
Ray Stedman’s book, Talking with My Father, Jesus Teaches on Prayer, is worth the read to prepare for my Prayer Pilgrimage, People @ Prayer, commencing in 3 months time: read of where I am up to in my preparation here: Prayer Pilgrimage … Continue reading
The outpouring over the Prime Minister’s ‘mea culpa’ for the home insulation debacle (does no-one in government anticipate the effects of the doctrine of sin?) is particularly noteworthy during Lent. The question being asked: Is the Prime Minister’s apology sincere or … Continue reading
A summer read with a bonus back cover full of colourful North West Anglicans in ministry. Articles: Parliament of World Religions From the Dean’s Desk Enabler Supported Ministry Barnabas column – Devonport Barnabas Column – Empty cans (are still being collected) A … Continue reading