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For thinking Christians

These short blogs by Chris reflect on topics such as the impacts of AI and technology, bizarre Bible passages, or current-day politics, as well as big questions like faith deconstruction, suffering and other religions.

Wythenshawe_1
Blog 4.5 min

Nothing good comes out of Wythenshawe

My experiences on the biggest council estate in Europe

Your faith is changing
Blog 3.5 min

Your faith is changing — here’s why

Is it OK for my relationship with God to change?

consumerist christians
Blog 4 min

Is consumerism killing your faith?

We are constantly being fed the idea “it must fit me”

Happy Christmas 2015
Blog 3.5 min

3 tips for a contented January

It’s the most peculiar time of the year …

The question of ISIS
Blog 4.5 min

Dear western democracies, please bomb Syria

Lots of love, ISIS … or is there another way?

An unhurried life
Blog 4 min

Are you constantly hurried?

…resisting the need for speed

Ways To Be Happy
Blog 2 min

3 ways to be really happy (Yes REALLY!)

A light hearted summary of our series on wellbeing

Faith and wellbeing
Blog 3.5 min

Going to church will make you happy?

Wellbeing — and faith

Blog 3 min

Sort out your affairs Ashley Madison

Why do people have affairs – its all about SEX right?

Blog 4 min

Relationships will make you happy…?

Wellbeing — and relationships

Shopping and wellbeing
Blog 4 min

Buying stuff will make you happy …?

Wellbeing — and shopping

Tunisia Beach-2
Blog 3.5 min

You were not on the beach in Tunisia …

… but the events there have changed you

Blog 4.5 min

Apple’s latest watch — God’s deep knowledge

… it’s all about YOU, there is no OFF button

Is the Bible true?
Blog 4 min

Is the Bible true? — 3 things you need to know

God asks us to keep our brains switched on as well as hearts

Blog 4 min

Nothing is sacred except satire

Is there an undisputed “right to offend”? A Christian response to Charlie Hebdo