I’ve never been a fan of bumper sticker theology. Even less so twitter theology. John 3:16 is a pretty good attempt at condensing the Gospel into 280 characters but that was God inspired Apostolic writing. #Blessed. Whilst there is a place for very clever, laconic soundbites, they can sometimes err on the over simplistic and […]
This week we will continue to explore 7 ways Jesus showed love, love that we can seek to replicate to those around us. 2. Compassion “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.Matthew 27:42 […]
The most startling display of love for others is in the cross of Jesus Christ. Whilst some might be willing to die for people who have lived an amazing life or are ‘really really nice’ people, it is unlikely we would give our lives for the worst sinners and scum bags we can think of. […]
I’m assuming you’ve clicked on to this second blog as you’ve read my first one entitled “Men and Mental Health – Let’s Talk”. If you have not read that I would recommend you do so before progressing any further! Referring back to the ‘Masculinity Report’ carried out by the wonderfully named, “Campaign Against Living Miserably” […]
The Holy Grail of American Sport. Body armour, helmets, full contact sport – The American Game Having won three Super Bowls, been four times ‘All First Team All Pro’, Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement at the great age of – wait for it – 29 years old! What! 29 nine years old, wow! Maybe it’s […]
As I write some reflections about “Men and Mental Health”, please note that I have added the caveat of “Let’s Talk”. It’s vitally important that the title is read in its entirety. Now before you get stuck in to the ‘meaty stuff’ about a really complex subject, I feel that I must add the disclaimer […]
Dir. Dome Karukoski Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Laura Donnelly, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi Reviewed by Rob Santer (@RobSanter) “It’s about journeys…. journeys we take to prove ourselves, …. adventures………courage…. and…. fellowship” If you are a fan of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ you will thoroughly enjoy this film. It takes you on […]
I was on the train recently, going through the normal process of checking emails, bit of light reading and staring with glazed eyes out of the window as I travelled backwards into London. ‘If you’ve got time to worry you’ve got time to pray.’ A group of Asian students had got in the same carriage […]
As I write this it’s the day after the fire in Notre Dame cathedral and also ‘Holy Week’ (ie the week before Easter Sunday). Whatever your views on Notre Dame being just a building and the potential rebuild costs, it appears that there were some brave firefighters who were involved in the operation to save the […]
We ended the blog on Good Friday by saying; ‘This is my burial. This is my death. This is my Jesus.’ Here’s the thing, this lady we read about on Good Friday in Luke 7:37-38, in using her own burial perfume seems to be saying this is my death! What she didn’t realise is was […]
