Category: Books

Books, Culture, Ethics, Sex and sexuality

Jayne Ozanne – Just Love – A Journey of Self-Acceptance (and ITV on Conversion Therapy)

ITV news is at it again.  Presenting a one-sided piece of ‘news’ which is in reality propaganda – with no attempt at any kind of balance.   Look at the video  in the link which treats those who believe that someone might change their sexuality (something which has demonstrably happened) as being almost equivalent to terrorists – or at the very least heretics against the new … Continue reading Jayne Ozanne – Just Love – A Journey of Self-Acceptance (and ITV on Conversion Therapy)

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Books, Education, Europe, Politics

The Great Deception 7 – Merkel, Peoples March, Spectator Debate, Monnet and Engrenage

Before we go on to look at chapter six in The Great Deception – which is a fascinating insight into the formation of the EEC and Britain’s growing interest in joining up to 1961.  Again the historical background really lets us get the bigger picture of what is going on today – speaking of which, the Brexit farce continues.   Here are a few developments and articles that … Continue reading The Great Deception 7 – Merkel, Peoples March, Spectator Debate, Monnet and Engrenage

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Books, Equality, Politics

Poverty Safari – Darren McGarvey – An Important Book

Poverty Safari is written by Darren McGarvey – perhaps better known as Loki a Glasgow rapper, performer and broadcaster.    It is subtitled “Understanding the anger of Britain’s underclass”.   Its a book that is still a best seller and has had rave reviews… “One of the best accounts of working class life I have read.”  Nick Cohen, Guardian “Savage, wise and witty….It is hard to … Continue reading Poverty Safari – Darren McGarvey – An Important Book

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Books, Europe, Politics

The Great Deception – Part 5 – “The First Government of Europe”

Are you not just fed up with Brexit?  Its on every news bulletin as the UK and EU governments move from farce to tragedy.  Social media is filled with people who obsessively post about it and it is clear that many people regard it with almost apocalyptic fervour and dread.  So why continue to comment on it?  Because it is important and because we need … Continue reading The Great Deception – Part 5 – “The First Government of Europe”

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Bible, Books, Jesus Christ, Media, Radio

The Last Things – The Second Coming – Heaven and Hell – Premier Thought for the Day – 10

This is the last of my Premier ‘Thought for the Day’ in which we look at the Second Coming and the End of the World, Heaven and Hell …enjoy.. This was based on chapter 10 of Magnificent Obsession.   Here are some of the quotes used in that chapter. “No fire, no heroism, no intensity of thought or feeling, can preserve a life beyond the grave…all … Continue reading The Last Things – The Second Coming – Heaven and Hell – Premier Thought for the Day – 10

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Apologetics, Books, Evangelism, Solas, Videos

Quench – Coffee Shop Evangelism

One of the key questions Christians need to ask – as we seek to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ – is where is the market place?  One of the things that we have found very helpful is what we call Quench – coffee shop evangelism.   Here is a talk on the subject  I gave at the Forum of Christian Leaders in Poland.   … Continue reading Quench – Coffee Shop Evangelism

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Apologetics, Books, Evangelism, Jesus Christ, Radio

The Witness of the Church – Premier Thought for the Day 9

This weeks thought for the day on Premier looks at the witness of the Church – This thought came from chapter nine of Magnificent Obsession  Here are some of the quotes from that chapter: “To say that men and women should not inject their ‘personal morality’ into public policy debates is a practical absurdity; our law is by definition a codification of morality, much of … Continue reading The Witness of the Church – Premier Thought for the Day 9

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Australia, Bible, Books, Britain, Europe, Liberalism, Politics, Sex and sexuality, Worship

Quantum 09 | The Wee Flea Podcast

This weeks Quantum…its my favourite.  Al has done a great job in producing it.  Can I encourage you to subscribe on Podbean (or Itunes – although I think Podbean is better)….?  And pass it on and encourage others to do the same. We will get better!   We are never short of material but feel free to send us anything you think we should look at… … Continue reading Quantum 09 | The Wee Flea Podcast

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Books, Christian Living, Jesus Christ, Sex and sexuality, the Church

Gay Girl, Good God

‘Oh no’ I thought[‘ here we go again’. Yet another memoir on being a gay Christian. But I had heard this girl was good…..so I ordered Gay Girl, Good God in the hope that it might not be bad. I was wrong….it is superb!   This is the book that Vicky Beeching should have written! There is so much that is good about it. It is … Continue reading Gay Girl, Good God

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Books, Christian Living, Culture, History, Jesus Christ

The World Turned Upside Down – Premier Thought for the Day 8

This weeks thought for the day from Premier. In a week when I have been reminded of the weakness of insipid Christianity – it’s always good to be able to turn to the real radical thing!This talk was based upon chapter 7 of Magnificent Obsession.  From which the following quotes are taken: “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also” Acts … Continue reading The World Turned Upside Down – Premier Thought for the Day 8

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