I do not think the God of Christianity is particularly religious. If Jesus is right, God created all of life, not just the narrowly religious bits. So if God is interested in us, God doesn’t have to wait till we get religious. God can communicate with us many ways—through friends, books, school, experiences . . [...]

G.K.Chesterton once contributed to a correspondence in The Times on what is wrong with the world by writing, “What is the wrong with the world? I am. Yours sincerely, G.K.Chesterton.” By analogy, when I am asked, what is an Anglican Evangelical? I am tempted to reply, Well, I am.
So, at the risk of seeming self-indulgent, [...]

If a newcomer with no church background came to our church this Sunday, how do you think they might respond to the preaching?  Would they say (a) “Well, I’m sure it’s of interest for those who like that sort of thing, but I’ve got better ways to spend my Sunday morning”? Or (b) “Wow, this [...]

FOR over two hundred years, most homes in western society would have owned two books. Even if they weren’t rich, even if they weren’t highly educated, they would have these two books, and (what’s more) they read them both. One was the Bible – no prizes for knowing that – and the other was . [...]

Going to a movie with Louise is an experience. She absolutely loves movies. But there are some problems. First, there’s the dog. Where does he sit, or lie? Does he prefer his popcorn with or without butter? But mostly there is the constant need for a running commentary. “Why are they laughing?” “It’s just the [...]