Richard Burgess. You may have heard the phrase, “You are unique, just like everyone else.” There’s a bit of a play on words there. In many ways we are all unique, and yet in another way we are all the same, humans, made in the image of God, possessing great potential; yet we are also … Continue reading Uniquely Shaped to Serve.
Headship: The book
Headship is such a big issue. It impacts homes and churches. My blog post with the same title, is one of, if not the most popular, on my site. This book comes out of my studies on the subject over the last few years, especially my master's dissertation, which I completed last year. Since completing … Continue reading Headship: The book
Free this weekend
Still looking for answers on the role of women in the church? Exploring the Role of Women in the Church is free this weekend. https://mybook.to/GDeWF Want to dig deeper in your Christian faith? Practical Discipleship explores the letter of James. Double-mindedness, partiality, works and faith, the tongue, wisdom for life, quarrels, riches etc.. https://mybook.to/nKZL Coming … Continue reading Free this weekend
Authority by another name?
It seems that complementarians who recognise that authority and submission/headship have been overworked or abused just can’t seem to let go of the idea of authority. Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for 9Marks and co-host of the Pastors’ Talk podcast, and the author of Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human … Continue reading Authority by another name?
Why Jesus? Why Christmas?
Without its backdrop the Christmas story is emptied of its true purpose and power. A story of love, divine intervention, and good news, without the why. A story without a story. A story with no context. A story in danger of being dismissed for lack of relevance. First, the backdrop, takes us back, beyond the … Continue reading Why Jesus? Why Christmas?
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