How to speak of Christ

20/11/2012 | Reform

John Bradbury consults ancient church philosophers to help sharpen his insights on the incarnation for today

The mince pies have been in the shops for weeks. The Christmas decorations began emerging months ago, and Christmas is nearly upon us again. … Read More

On the pilgrim way: Living in the moment

20/11/2012 | Reform

I have always been a long-term planner, but I only discovered as an adult that not everyone has a mental diagram of the year ahead. My years have four corners – end of April, June, September and December – and … Read More

Editorial: Christmas aspirations

20/11/2012 | Reform

Inspired by this month’s Bible study, I have decided to dedicate some study time, in silence and on my own, to the prologue to John’s gospel. Specifically, I want to accept Lawrence Moore’s invitation to contemplate this profound, even mystical … Read More

I wonder…

20/11/2012 | Reform

Christina Rees offers an Advent reflection on the importance of wondering, from her new book of writings and recipes

One of the aspects of God I think about the most is the Divine creativity. Whatever it was that happened at … Read More

“Can we, dare we, be faithful together?”

20/11/2012 | Reform

As the United Reformed and Methodist Churches continue exploring ways of working more closely together, David Cornick highlights challenges and interests common to both denominations

One of the common challenges facing the United Reformed and Methodist Churches concerns demographics. I’m … Read More

Time is not money

20/11/2012 | Reform

This is a difficult but crucial lesson for even the most hard-working of us to learn, says Stephen Cherry

The American statesman Benjamin Franklin is well known for his wise sayings. Among the most famous is his equation of time … Read More