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  • Theological Triage | When we get it right

    Theological Triage | When we get it right

    This is the final post in our series on theological triage – giving the right level of importance to each doctrine. We’ve already looked a bit at what happens when we get this wrong. When we downgrade first tier doctrines, we can up with a progressive faith that stands for nothing. When we raise second… Read more

  • Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons

    Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons

    Occasionally, I come across a book that is an absolute delight to read. Where the very experience of reading engages the heart and the mind, but also captivates with its visual beauty. Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons is one such book. In Pilgrim, Ruth Chou Simons explores the character of God, with each chapter dedicated… Read more

  • Let’s Have Tea | April 2024

    Let’s Have Tea | April 2024

    If we had tea | I’d make a big pot of English Breakfast and we’d look out the window, feeling a hint of the cooler weather outside. If we had tea | I’d be so happy to give you an update on those financial issues I alluded to last month. A few weeks ago, I… Read more

  • Colour-coding the Bible (plus a free downloadable bookmark)

    Colour-coding the Bible (plus a free downloadable bookmark)

    At the beginning of the year, I started a fun new way of studying my Bible – colour-coding. Using a selection of coloured pencils, I  underline the passage based on different Biblical themes. If you’d like to try colour-coding too, I’ve included here the different themes I look for and their corresponding colours.  I’ve also… Read more

  • Let’s Have Tea | March 2024

    Let’s Have Tea | March 2024

    If we had tea | we’d sit inside, cradling mugs of Earl Grey and watching the brooding storm outside. Last year, they predicted that this summer would be hot and dry. Instead, we’ve had unusually rainy, stormy weather. Of course, that also means extreme humidity. And, it seems as if summer is having one last… Read more

  • Theological Triage | 3rd Tier Doctrines

    Theological Triage | 3rd Tier Doctrines

    Over the last few posts, we’ve looked at the idea of theological triage – keeping each doctrine in its right place. We started with first tier – those essential to the Christian faith – and moved on to second tier – important but not essential. Finally, we have third tier doctrines. These are matters of personal… Read more