How did Jesus treat the central symbols of Judaism? What did he have to say about monotheism and election? (mp3)
Author: Liam Thatcher
Writer, preacher, pastor, thinker, joker, gooner, baker, follower of the way. Husband of one wife, father of one child, author of no books.
Do the Parables Reveal or Conceal?
Did Jesus tell parables in order to help people clearly understand his message, or in order to keep it hidden from them?
Theology Matters: 6 – The Little Stories
Why did Jesus speak in confusing little stories? And how can we interpret and apply the parables today? (mp3)
Theology Matters: 5 – The Big Story
How do the gospels fit in the grand story of Scripture? And what would Jesus’ hearers have made of his Kingdom message? (mp3)
Stephen on the words of Moses: A Matter of Life and Death
Thoughts from Stephen on the lasting, life-giving legacy of the words of Moses.
True Freedom (1 Peter 2:13-17)
What is true freedom and how should we use it? This talk on 1 Peter 2 looks at the nature of freedom and how we can use our freedom to serve our world. (mp3)
Preach the Word
Some recommended resources on the art of preaching.
Spiced Sticky Toffee Apple Buns
Dan Lepard’s brilliant recipe for sticky toffee apple buns with pecans and a rum glaze
The Secret History, by Donna Tartt
A remarkable, complex novel; not so much a who-dunnit but a why-dunnit.
Bread Bins and Bread Binned
In the UK, 24 million slices of bread are binned each day; £90m worth wasted every year. Here are 5 tips for how to avoid waste and make your loaves go further.
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