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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.

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

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Simon Cowell, Steve Jobs & the art of motivation

Ordinary people — amazing acts

Sharing Economy and Trust
Blog 4 min

Sleep on this couch for £22 a night!

The sharing economy & the return of trust

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Campaign to reinstate Hadrian’s Wall.…?

…well what is the proper British response to the Scottish call for independence?

The roblem of suffering - 4
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Why does God allow suffering — Alan & Penny

Christian living, and waiting