From theology to anthropology to fiction, these are my books of 2017. I didn’t like all of them, and I […]
Books of 2017: ‘The Twilight of Cutting’ taught me about more than FGM Read Post »
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With the recent trending of the hashtag #ChurchToo, people are sharing their experiences of abuse in the church. Meanwhile, others
45 reasons why the culture behind #ChurchToo fails to understand consent Read Post »
#churchtoo, Abuse dynamics, Firelight, The church and consent, The church and exclusion
The moment when Buffy starts to fight back against her abusive ex-boyfriend Angel in the season 2 episode “Innocence” from
I think I need to grieve – what one year in a DV charity does to you Read Post »
My faith, Starlight
So, there is this idea that women have the ability and commission to preach just as much as men. This
Good Gifts for Growing People: A sermon on Romans 12:1-8 Read Post »
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When I was a plucky secondary school pupil, I had an idea for a perpetual motion machine. I was beyond
A brain-dump about purity: this time, I think I really might change the world Read Post »
Firelight, The church and hope
OK, first up: caveats. That tweet was in April. It’s now July. What I’m about to write is a mixture
Rethinking virginity: yes, it is about purity, but it’s not like a silk scarf Read Post »
Moonlight, My faith
In 2017, I want to be known for identifying with people who are both like and unlike me. It strikes
Be a priest in 2017: Identify with those who are like and unlike you Read Post »
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Nehemiah. The next DVD and discussion series held my Bible study group will be on… Nehemiah. After reading a truly
What? A study on Nehemiah? And The Gospel Coalition wrote it? Read Post »
Firelight, The church and hope
