The Lord is My Pace Setter
2013 has started a little rushed for me with a house renovation, approaching speaking engagements, a book to launch and more. But this revision of Psalm 23 by the Japanese poet Toki Miyashina has forced me to take a breath. The Lord is my shepherd? No. For the busy urbanite, The Lord is my pace
The Snow Falls in Oxford
The snow has fallen early in Oxford this year, turning parts of the city into a silvery wonderland. (A short photo essay.)
You’re Alive. Are You Grateful?
Here's a clip from ND Wilson's film Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl. After describing life as art, Nate switches thoughts, proffers a little reflection on biology, and reminds us that there are 8 million other people who could have been here instead of us. Are we grateful for our existence?
Jesus Comes to Warrington
What if the famous story of Jesus and the woman at the well happened not in first century Samaria, but in England today? What would it look like? Who would the woman be and what would Jesus say? Perhaps he'd say something like this.
What Happens When You Die? he asked (Part 2)
'If you really want an answer to your question of what happens after death,' I said to Andy, 'you'll need to seriously explore the claim that Jesus of Nazareth was resurrected. If he did return to life, as the Christian faith says, then there's at least one case in history of a person proving death
What Happens When You Die? he asked (Part 1)
'I want to know what happens when you die,' the shop assistant told me. 'I'd like to believe that we live on after death but I can't prove it. And by the time I find out it will be too late.' This impromptu discussion about life, death and heaven got me thinking about the real-life
The Story of God
We live in a world confused about meaning, guidance, liberation and love—as this video series has been exploring. Is there a story that can interrupt that confusion, open our eyes, and help us find some clarity? I believe there is, and in this 9 minute video I tell it.
In a lonely world, where can I find love?
In a lonely world, where can I find love? In this 5 minute video I look at trends like single-person households in Australia, the phenomenal rise of social networking sites, and ‘sexting’ as signs of our deep longing for love.
In a broken world, where can I find liberation?
In a broken world, where can I find liberation? In this 5 minute video, I look at trends like ‘secular confessionals’, the rise of counselling centres and the discovery of forgiveness by the healing professions as signs of our search for personal freedom.
In a confusing world, where can I find guidance?
Where is my life heading? What does the future hold? All of us ask such questions. In this 6 minute video I look at the popularity of life coaching, Mind-Body-Spirit festivals and the Dalai Lama as ways our 'secular' societies are searching for spiritual guidance.