Panning for Gold
I’ve just attended a very inspiring writers’ weekend with Adrian and Bridget Plass and Sheridan Voysey at Scargill House in…
Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel My rating: 2 of 5 stars I feel decidedly artless for not having appreciated this…
Why did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed cross the road? by Brian McLaren
Even the first chapter has a good question: How do you think Jesus would treat Moses, Mohammed, and Siddhartha Gautama (the…
Liars and Outliers by Bruce Schneier
It took a while, but I’ve finished it now. I was a bit previous in my earlier judgement. Schneier has…
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
I have listened to this as an audiobook and hardly dare to say anything which might sound negative about such a…
Liars and Outliers [Kindle Edition] by Bruce Schneier
Just started this. It’s about trust, especially as applied to security issues in the physical, social and digital worlds. Bruce…
The King Jesus Gospel by Scott McKnight
This is a good book for those who still believe the Gospel is just abut getting me to heaven. Based…
Creative Suffering by Paul Tournier
I’ve gone for an oldie again: a 30-year old book by Genevan doctor Paul Tournier. He’s a bit exasperating at times,…
Chrislam? Christian Palestinianism?
A one-time dear friend of mine sent me the following links as “must watch!” They make me weep inwardly. 1. Christian…
The Radical Disciple by John Stott
How refreshing to read a compact, no nonsense book in which the great Bible teacher/apologist – I remember him well…
Love Wins: At the Heart of Life’s Big Questions by Rob Bell
A brave book, shocking for traditional Evangelicals! Rob Bell dares to question our understanding of God, heaven, hell. This is…
Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in Twelve Simple Words by Brian McLaren
A good, honest, inspirational book. Brian McLaren dares to face the real struggles involved in experiencing God in daily life…