Category Archives: culture

Reading Group

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

I have been helping to run a mens’ reading group for the last four years. Its a great way to get to know other dads at my son’s school. Its lead to all sorts of very deep conversations about life, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Sydney

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

History As a student worker in the mid 1990s we heard a lot about Sydney Anglicanism. Philip Jensen’s pioneering work at the university of New South Wales introduced a new model of staff heavy student ministry was legendary. Graham Goldsworthy’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Days at Moore College

Posted on September 5, 2010 by

I just came back from a wonderful time in Sydney. I was staying at Moore College and enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of Aussies. It was great to meet some of the faculty there: Michael Jensen (a great lecturer in Christian … Continue reading →

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Best kids DVD movies 2009

Posted on July 4, 2009 by

1. Bolt its hard to fault Pixar – I don’t think they are the masters of Computer Generated Animation and i don’t think they have made a duff movie yet. This is a winning combination of a cute canine hero, … Continue reading →

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Big question…

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

Just come off the big questions. I had so many things I wanted to say but in the cut and thrust of the “debate” / “chat show” only managed to get a few words in. Didn’t manage to mention Jesus … Continue reading →

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Living with No Line on the Horizon Special Edition

Posted on March 1, 2009 by

I have lived with this album for nearly a week now. Listened to U2 talk about it on Radio 4. Had on constantly through Spotify and now have finally bought the thing on ITUNES. I even went the whole hog … Continue reading →

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Best Christmas Presents for Pastors

Posted on December 4, 2008 by

Christmas is such a busy time for church leaders, they work hard all year  and while everyone else is having a winter break it¹s often a pastor¹s busiest time of the year. Here are some gift ideas for you (your … Continue reading →

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Survivors

Posted on November 23, 2008 by

We had the first installment of the new BBC mini series survivors. It kicks off with a similar plot line to I AM LEGEND – with a deadly bug that wipes out 90 per cent of the population of planet … Continue reading →

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Human – the killers

Posted on November 21, 2008 by

One of my favourite bands has released a new single: It’s a cracking tune combining a New Order vibe with a kind of Bruce Springsteen stadium sound. There has been some controversy about the lyrics… Are we human or are … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama !

Posted on November 5, 2008 by

So american history has been changed forever. Just 40 years after the civil rights movement saw the assasination of Martin Luther King – American elects its first African American President. Here’s a little video I made from my time in … Continue reading →

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World Opportunities Week Day 3

Posted on November 5, 2008 by

Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are … Continue reading →

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WEA World Congress update – things to pray for.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

EA Zimbabwe Goodwill Shana President Evangelical fellowship of Zimbabwe encouraged me to pray for his country. He told me about the real trouble with getting basic provisions like food. The education system is badly effected by the recent troubles, the … Continue reading →

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Top 10 books on the emergent church

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

1. The Church in Emerging Culture, Leonard Sweet (Ed), Emergentys, Zondervan This book is authored by a great team of writers including author and thinker Leonard Sweet (Author and thinker), Andy Crouch of Christianity Magazine, Professor and reformed theologian Michael … Continue reading →

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Gone Baby Gone

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

It’s been a while since Ben Affleck has been in a good film. Good Will Hunting – was a great way to make a debut Changing Lanes – was an interesting piece Sum of all Fears – was pretty poor … Continue reading →

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Essential reading for Preachers

Posted on August 30, 2008 by

I try to read at least one book on preaching a year. I want to continue learning how to stay faithful to the text and continually rethink how best to stay connected to the culture. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

A review by Joel Kandiah (aged 9) and Krish kandiah (aged 36). This is fictional story based on the best selling children’s book by the irish Writer John Boyne. It tells the story of a friendship developing between Bruno the  … Continue reading →

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bloggers day

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

It would be great to see you at our bloggers day in September please let people know about this opportunity to explore the implications of blogging. It will take place at the Evangelical Alliance HQ, Whitefield House, 186 kennington road. … Continue reading →

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Best kids movies on DVD in 2008

Posted on August 15, 2008 by

Here’s my pick of the best kids movies on DVD in 2008. I am thinking of primary school aged children. There’s a similar list for 2007 and i have just made a 2009 list. 1. Wall-e Irresistably good movie – … Continue reading →

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Phelps Olympic Powerhouse

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

(click for more olympic stories) If like me you have been blown away by the phenomenonon that is Michael Phelps you might be interested in this story from the Guardian online. What does the man eat to give him all … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Adlington Powers to Gold

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

What a race! Everyone was expecting Katie Hoff the american swimmer to win and despite swimming a tactically flawed race Hoff had it in the bag until the last 5 centimetres! We were always taught to dive for the tape … Continue reading →

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