Christianity in the raw

This is the kind of little story that - well, it just makes you think. It makes you think about whether we have as much as we think we have. The kind of little story that unintentionally but urgently and acutely raises questions about the health of Western Christianity.

Christianity Lite?

I have a confession to make. I watched Joel Osteen speak at the Hillsong Conference. And...wait for it...I liked much of what he had to say.

One comment stuck out. He told how he is often criticised for preaching Christianity lite. Then he told of someone in his church who said she'd had forty years of Christianity heavy and she'd take Christianity lite any day.

Something there to reflect on I think.

Credit where it's really due

Great post from Steve Addison on the history that was really forgotten.

An atheist advocates the faith

Matthew Parris had a fascinating piece in Saturday's Times (27th December) on why Africa needs God. Parris is a self professed atheist. In the article, however, he argues that the Christian faith is truly liberating and gives individuals the confidence to tackle life head on.