Semper reformanda means avoiding a nostalgia-centred conservatism

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My latest for @evangelicalsnow.bsky.social on digital sex. www.e-n.org.uk/features/whe...

Latest Enid Blyton is dark

Question - I've submitted an article to a couple of journals recently to be told each time that it wasn't suitable. It was clearly within the scope of the journal. Anyone else had a similar experience?

Bit of research - would love to know what prayer and bible reading apps people are using. Please tell me about the ones I might not know about, eg mission praying, etc.

Ted Tripp's work, while clear on sin and grace, is deficient on creation and the image of God resulting in 'project parenting'.

Just browsing eBay

Is it OK if my child draws through the whole service? A little podcast I've done for the good folks at the Center for Faith and Children open.spotify.com/episode/2qZF...

Here's a little thing I wrote for Youth Pastor Theologian applying systems theory to how to take criticism 👇 www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/respond...

You know what I’d call for if I was prime minister - more funding of youth clubs , extracurricular activities, and mental health support - but showing a film looks like concern while costing very little

Just joined this. Hoping for some interesting group invites 🤞

New article from me in the IJCE. The Child and Time: A Theological Proposal regarding the Child and Time. Message me for full text. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Here endeth the Lesson

Tried Ignatius' examen this morning. Half way through I sneezed with my full cup of coffee in hand. #notsocontemplative

Are there awards for alt text?

AI tactics right here 👇

Free Speech is interesting sometimes

Academic reading for January

Nice to have this in print in The Global Anglican. Expecting this to be one of my least popular yet.

Hot take 🔥: 'Luther' is describing Christ's harmony with nature in this verse, not making a comment on His lack of humanity. The animals are praising, and He accepts their praise.

Final Digital Theology lecture of term @oakhilllondon.bsky.social meant Christmas jumpers!

Glory be to God on high,

'And our eyes at last shall see Him, through His own redeeming love; for that Child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heav'n above.'

Banning smartphones for kids is a bit like trying to ban cars. We're better helping our kids learn to be safe around cars and in cars by eg wearing seat belts and teaching other drivers to be aware of kids. Banning is unrealistic and unworkable.

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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living, Just because He lives!

And we wonder why the lampstand is being removed after the archbishop's 'speech' yesterday

Ugh, talk about tone deaf. This and Ian Hislop's account of seeing Welby at a party after he resigned just make me think he really doesn't get the seriousness of all of this: BBC News - Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Welby's speech www.bbc.com/news/article...

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I mean...it's a defence...

Just enjoying the remnants of culture on X

New book Saturday. Looks wild. Anyone read this?

POV: nobody seems to know this stands for point-of-view

So often in childhood, we do pointless things. Then we become adults and realise how important they are.

This place is lovely - gentle and warm. How long is the honeymoon going to last?

Curious. How many folks are on here AND X, and how many on here instead of X?