So I might be missing something here, so let me know if I am. I have been trying to invite Childrens and family ministers Ed Timpson to engage directly…
Travelling home after a really encouraging time at the HTB leadership summit. Here are my highlights from day 2. You can read my reflections on day 1 here. 1….
1. Justin Welby The spiritual leader of 80 million Anglicans was introduced after a moving gospel singing rendition of amazing grace followed by a rip roaring ear drum shattering rock…
Dear friends I will be speaking on BBC local radio stations around the UK tomorrow morning April 7th from the lovely studio at BBC Taunton. Tune in if you are…
Global justice and Mother’s Day
On a day when we celebrate motherhood, spare a prayer for those who don’t have a choice about becoming mothers. Watch this short video clip from the www.girleffect.org One in…
10 000 missing mothers
I miss my Mum. She died two years ago this week and although I was in my late thirties, I still feel a huge hole in my life My mother’s…
The Secret of Justice
Here’s a fantastic video on the secret to remaining passionately committed to justice. To be honest it helps to explain why I believe adoption is the seed idea that will…
Worship, Intimacy and Activism
Had a great time with the students at London School of Theology today. I was speaking on Isaiah 1 about what kind of worship God is looking for. I argued…
Spirituality of Les Misérables #1
Sadly haven’t been able to get to see the film version of Les Mis yet. I loved the stage play. The film is replete with wonderful Christian themes of grace,…
Home for Good launch
After months of planning, praying and preparing the “Home for Good” fostering and adoption campaign will go live on March 7th. We are holding a special launch event in St…
Justice for All
Really enjoyed this spoken word piece about the nature of Justice. I love its challenge to pursue justice for all. Its a great call to the church to make sure…
Home for Good
Dear friends, The Evangelical Alliance, Care for the Family and the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service will soon be launching a campaign to encourage the UK church to step up to…
Great Britain?
I loved watching the fireworks explode around Big Ben on New Year’s Eve. I loved the funky Cool Britannia soundtrack that accompanied the spectacle this year. We relived great moments…
I like adoption
Here’s a powerful 6 minute video about an extraordinary family. I have not had the privilege of meeting this family but the love they have for one another comes across…
Sky Flaw
Things to love [Becareful there are a few mild spoilers in this post] . There was lots to enjoy in this year’s Bond offering, Sky Fall… 1. Cinematography This is…
Adoption Futures
Some friends of mine at OH TV made this powerful video to try and encourage more people to consider adoption. There is a real challenge in trying to find…
Oxford Adoption Sunday Pilot
Today was our pilot of Adoption Sunday – an initiative to encourage churches to get more involved with fostering and adoption. An early morning radio interview with BBC Oxford put…
A Pond Farewell
I liked this a lot… see if you can guess why… Is there someone your should adopt?
Adoption Songs
Had a look for some children’s songs about adoption and sadly there are not many of them are in our current hymnody in the UK. I asked on twitter for…
Adoption Sunday Pilot
We are running an “Adoption Sunday” event on Sunday 4th of November aimed at churches in Oxford. This is trial for a national role out in 2013. But if your…
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