Sometimes it is just single sentences

I have an American friend who (rightly) likes to tell me that people often say “books change lives” whereas it’s closer to the truth that

The essentials of a competent sermon

I was chatting with somebody recently about what makes a good sermon. I have had similar conversations over the years with different people. To some

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On the first Sunday of each month, we have our all-age service. This usually means the kids stay in for the sermon and everything pays

Accents & grammar: what’s good for the olympics is alright in the pulpit

I can’t say I’ve been watching all that much of the Olympics. But I did pick up on Digby Jones, Baron Jones of Birmingham taking

How do you tell people about Jesus when they don’t speak your language?

In predominantly indigenous white British contexts, it is rare to meet people with whom you can’t easily communicate on any level. Yes, there may be

Freedom to speak; wisdom not to speak

In true political fashion, somebody has said something and a lot of other people are up in arms that they dared to say it. That

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