On Vulnerability
Vulnerability is a curious thing. On the one hand, we genuinely desire to be vulnerable with others. We know that vulnerability is essential to authenticity, and we all want to be known and loved for who we truly are. On … Continued
Religious Trauma and the Sanctuary of Nature
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I used to think that religious trauma referred only to the experiences of those who had suffered severe sexual, physical, or emotional abuse at the hands of the clergy. I have since come to realise that it includes my own. … Continued
Ecclesiological Shift: The Changing Church Landscape
A lot is going on in our world right now. We are slowly emerging from the first significant pandemic in over a hundred years. War has broken out in Eastern Europe, and there is a genuine threat of conflict spreading … Continued
Active | Productive | Effective | Attractive
I’ve been thinking lately about measuring outputs and their corresponding outcomes. I’ve concluded that there are basically four levels of output. These can be best understood as activity, productivity, effectiveness, and attractiveness. Activity implies busyness, but that doesn’t necessarily mean … Continued
Earth Matters – Part 6: Climate Change in Perspective.
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In one of my previous posts, I highlighted the multi-dimensional scope and scale of the environmental crisis facing the world today. One aspect of that crisis is the potential impact of climate change resulting from global warming. Recently, the IPCC … Continued
Virtues and DeVices: The 7 Deadly Digital Sins
Life in the twenty-first century certainly comes with many unique challenges, and perhaps none more pervasive and perplexing than the role that mobile web technology now plays. With the advent of smart devices like phones and tablets, life has changed … Continued
The Seven Habits of Highly Annoying Religious People
Jesus was, without a doubt, one of the most influential people in human history and his life, teaching and ministry have significantly changed the world. You don’t have to be a Christian to recognise that. Even the most ardent atheists … Continued
Earth Matters – Part 5: Save Humanity! Starting with the animals…
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I once heard a well-known preacher fervently ridicule those who endeavour to save dolphins when God’s priority is ‘clearly’ saving humans. His comments, which seemed to be laced with disdain for those who genuinely care for the well-being of Earth’s … Continued
Earth Matters – Part 4: Eco-Sin?
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We often think of sin as “broken rules”, but I think it’s more accurate to understand sin as “broken relationship”. Of course, the ultimate “break in relationship” was the one between humanity and God, but that separation eventually resulted in … Continued
Do All Lives Matter?
Do all lives matter? No. Obviously not. Should all lives matter? Absolutely. And in an ideal world, all lives would matter. But we don’t live in an ideal world. We live in a broken, fallen, imperfect, and deeply damaged world … Continued
