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Continue reading →: Missionary Societies And The WestI have been revisiting Ralph Winter’s old but influential article on “The Two Structures of God’s Redemptive Mission”. In it he observes how, down through the ages, there have often been two distinct structures operative within the Christian movement. An observation that has missional implications. The first structure is what…
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Continue reading →: Lies – No ExcuseIt has not escaped my attention that some of the same kinds of Christians who accuse Muslims of lying in the cause of Islam are thoroughly accomodating towards lies and misinformation they see as advancing their own religio-political causes. Let’s not mince words. This is hypocritical and in direct violation…
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Continue reading →: Beyond Human-Centred ChristianityI find the biggest difference with deeper greener styles of Christianity is their post-anthropocentrism. That is, they are not so human centred. Instead of limiting their spiritual focus to the relationship of God to humanity, or even more myopically, of God to the individual, a more expansive awareness is embraced. So not only is the relationship of God…
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Continue reading →: Christian Druid ResourcesSince this Christian Druid path I’m on sparked some interest for some I thought I’d compile a list of resources I have found useful on my journey so far. It’s strictly a personal take on it and far from comprehensive but hopefully it will give you a taste of it.…
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Continue reading →: The Unconscious Mind in the Sacred ScripturesWas the unconscious mind unknown to the prophets and poets of ancient Israel? Or were they aware our awareness had limits? No doubt it would be anachronistic to attribute a modern understanding of the mind to the ancient authors, but I think there’s evidence enough that they knew of dark recesses…
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Continue reading →: Autumn in the airChills on my skin, I feel an Autumn breeze, Red, gold and orange Glow upon the trees. The air is crisp, Refreshing to breathe in, Excitement stirs in my heart As starts a new season. Lord Jesus, I marvel The rhythm You create, Surely but a glimpse Behind Heaven’s gate.…
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Continue reading →: Listening to God through the landDid the prophets think God could only speak through them? Did they think the God was mute without them? On the contrary, the prophets recognised it was the Spirit of prophecy who enabled them to speak, and that God could speak through anyone or anything. Job was emphatic on this point:…
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Continue reading →: Christian monotheism and Pagan polytheism: Can they be reconciled?In case any of you are wondering how I reconcile Christian monotheism with Pagan polytheism, here’s a brief if somewhat incomplete explanation of how I understand deity. In essence, I differentiate between an uncreated One, who is the source of all life, and many created ones, who influence life in all its…
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Continue reading →: Remembering all living things in prayerThis prayer is commonly attributed to Saint Basil, the Bishop of Caesarea in the fourth century, though this is somewhat contested. Irrespective of it’s origins I think we can benefit from it. O God, enlarge within us the sense of fellowship with all living things, even our brothers, the animals,…
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Continue reading →: Beyond compareIs the One who created everything Comparable to anything, above or below? If we craft an image If we voice a name Are we not seeking to limit the limitless?
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