Apologetics and “reluctant conversion” - I’m working on a talk whose title was given to me in advance: Liar, Lunatic or Lord. It’s the famous trilemma popularised by CS Lewis. “I am trying here to...

Preacher: proclaim the word of God! - Mike Reeves on Trinitarian implications for preaching: When I am invited to preach somewhere, things go like this: *READER:* (reads set Bible passage very...

God really does want to bless you! - I know, some of my readers will have read a headline like that and panicked. Has Warnie slipped into “Health wealth and prosperity” or “Word of Faith” ? No...

hitting sixes - Have you ever wondered who are the best hitters of a cricket ball in history? Probably not - but I have... Focusing on test cricket (as it is the truest a...

5 Things I learned from Rob Fyfe, CEO of Air New Zealand - I wasn't planning this to be my first post of the New Year, but in the interest of timeliness, I've decided it was better to go with it, rather than hold o...

Who's church for? - Many people I know have some idea that church isn't for them - or at least, that church-going folk would *think* that church isn't for them. And in a docume...

CS Lewis refusing to be publicly honoured - A freedom of information request has led to the disclosure of people who declined official honours from the Queen as part of the British honour system. I w...

Gender and stereotypes - There was a story on the news this morning - I haven't been able to find an online version, although I haven't looked very hard - about a couple who decide...

Beautiful things - This song is beautiful. Have a listen. And drink in the words. *'All this pain, I wonder if I'll ever find my way, I wonder if my life could really change ...

The point of Christmas...? - I know many of us celebrated Christmas a couple of weeks back... I meant to post this then. But seeing as I didn't, I'll post it today on the Eastern Churc...

On Feeling Sad For No Reason - As Allie at Hyperbole and a Half says, it is disappointing to feel sad for no reason. But this is the state in which I find myself again, so I might as we...

change of address - Having been in hibernation since the summer, this blog will be re-starting very shortly - but at a new address: www.latce.wordpress.com.

Russell Norman on Christmas - Before you read this post, it will be worth watching the video of Russell Norman’s address at the opening of Parliament yesterday (or at least the fir...

Advent - A foot in both camps - In the run-up to Christmas I have felt torn. My children have been so excited at the prospect of an 'at home' Christmas after enjoying camping and other pe...

People Who Aren't Like Me - Reflecting this morning that almost all the people who have most strongly invested in my life are people with whom I don't agree about a variety of thing...

bonnie scotland - belhaven bay things I like about Scotland: family, old friends, catch ups, the weak winter sun that sets at 3pm, fires, central heating, my Mum's cooking, ...

Come thou long expected Jesus -

Advertisement - Apparently there have been some advertisements appearing at the bottom of Unashamed Workman blog posts. A kind brother informed me of this by email, and ex...

Helloo People - Helloo People

The next hundred - Yes it has been a while since my 100th post. I recognise that those not on Facebook and Twitter appreciate some longer news so I am going to try to do ano...

The next hundred - Yes it has been a while since my 100th post. I recognise that those not on Facebook and Twitter appreciate some longer news so I am going to try to do ano...

You Have This Basic Right - Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either al...

I've moved - To anyone who might still look at this blog, a note to say I've re-started blogging after a hiatus at http://peterdray.wordpress.com

Welcome Home - "Welcome Home..see I made a space for you now." May this be our response to those who have come to belong in our land. May we also be prepared to be the st...

IFES World Assembly - I'm presently in the UK, enroute to Poland for the IFES World Assembly. IFES is the international student mission movement that TSCF helped found. At the Wor...

I've moved - Now I blog here.

I've moved - Now I blog here.

Deciding what you mean by 'God' - Listening to: Nothing The word 'God' is used a lot by everyone, and we generally imagine that everyone means roughly the same thing when they use it. Bur o...

Farewell Wellington - On the 2nd January we drove up to the Mount Victoria lookout. The following day we caught the ferry from Wellington to Picton; bidding farewell to my old ...

Farewell Wellington - On the 2nd January we drove up to the Mount Victoria lookout. The following day we caught the ferry from Wellington to Picton; bidding farewell to my old ...

Invisible Nation - History has afforded the Kurds here in northern Iraq the unique opportunity of governing themselves and existing as a semi-autonomous state since 1992. Thi...

Christchurch Earthquake - On Feb 22nd a major earthquake struck Christchurch. The city was just starting to recover from an earthquake in September that caused significant damage....

- The Minster is going strong...we have a sign! Also, we are soon launching our 'pastorates', and the planned activities are now underway..several members of ...

My Blog is moving to http://krishk.com - Hi friends my blog is moving to http://krishk.com so if you want to keep up to date with news, comment and reviews from me click on through. Thanks Krish

End of the road - [image: end of the road] well, dear friends, all good things must come to a close. It’s time to draw this blog to a end. We’re not meeting/posting regular...

New Blog - Soon this blog will be consigned to the wastebin of blog: only the archives will remain. Launched today is our new PT blog - the proclaimer. It's where I'l...

New Blog Feed URL - We are moving to a new website platform over the weekend. Rob Waller's Blog will have a new Feed URL [RSS, XML]. You can still see the mind and soul websit...

As Promised - So, as I promised to keep this up to date more regularly, here I am with another post! I know, but please don't fall out of your chair, I don't want to fee...

Celebration of London - London is a great city, one of the best. It's here that I was born and bred, live and study. It's a place that has many of the finest things of the world. ...

Some themes and thoughts on Slumdog Millionaire - [image: 22315 slumdog front small]I haven’t blogged for a while, but I am starting again. I thought I would start with the notes I made as I prepared for...

Oh! I love typology - Have a look at this, from Tim Keller, reproduced on Jared Wilson's blog (you should buy his book) * Jesus is the true and better Adam, who passed the test ...

So long and thanks for all the fish… - There isn’t a more appropriate phrase in my head to sum up the end of this blog. For the time has come for Hoveactually to be packed up in a box and put on...

ff1 - teams update - I’m aware that the FF1 rules, as stated on the website, do not make clear what happens when drivers are replaced on either a temporary or permanent basis. ...

Billy Graham on technology and faith - Billy Graham gave a talk in 1998 to the TED (usually technology) which seems really well done and appropriate for the audience. If you have techy friends t...

AUT Christian Fellowship - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYwus0xVRPY

Change of Blog - Hi Guys. I've set up a new blog with reflections on art and Christian faith. I'll still add to this one from time to time but please note my new blogging h...

obsession with the self - Are blogs inherently narcissistic?

The Campbellog - New town, new job, new blog: The Campbellog

Moving day - Well folks, I have moved! Hehe. I am AS excited as if I had really moved home. Oh dear. Anyway. Go, leave this site - GO to the all new sparkly blog of hov...

Over & out - Exams are over. I'm finishing up here. Had a few days down south, which was really good. I'm now packing up & saying bye to Australian friends, such as thi...

My fellow lepers - As a psychiatrist, it can be tempting to take a paternatistic attitude, but it won't get you very far. Nor will you learn very much By Rob Waller