What on earth have Gideon, Wokeism, Street Preaching and my latest book writing project got in common? Be patient and I will tell you. But let me begin by giving my thoughts on all four of these topics and, in the case of the first three, helped by AI.
Continue readingJesus and Money
The following are some thoughts I recently shared at my own church’s men’s breakfast. It relates to a subject often not spoken about in polite Christian circles – money, and another that is closely related – stewardship. Check here for my last money related blog.
Continue readingThe Prophecy of Obadiah, Edom and the Day of the Lord
The following are my notes accompanying my presentation on 22/04/2026 at my church Bible study.
Continue readingTrumpwatch 77 – What sayeth the Prophets
A few days back, I posted on my social media some of the recent thoughts of Veronika West, a respected, modern-day “political prophet”, concerning Donald Trump and the part he does and ought to play in happenings in the world today:
Continue readingSouthend May 7 2026 Local Elections
I recently was notified about who is standing – see below.
Continue readingHosea – God’s Outrageous Love for an Adulterous Nation
The following are notes accompanying a Bible Study on the Book of Hosea, held at my church 25/03/26.
Continue readingHow Christian is Christian Nationalism?
I was recently alerted by a friend, a URC minister, concerning a magazine his denomination publishes and in particular an article in its latest edition, on Christian Nationalism. As the article is not online and I need to refer to it, I will provide a link to it at the end of this blog.
Continue readingSinging from the Same Hymn Sheet
What is Church/church and the parts we play?
Continue readingMy views on the Green Party and UK political parties
It was two weeks ago when the Green Party won a UK By-Election with a sizeable majority, followed by Reform UK (see here for what I wrote about the election outcome and my thoughts going forward). This was a historical result that consigned Labour (who previously held the seat) and Conservative to third and fourth places respectively. While By Elections tend to attract apathy and protest, this result also indicated that the two-party hegemony may be over.
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