A Small Update

A few things that I am thinking about simultaneously at the moment without writing about any of them!

“the poor will always be with us”

Jesus’ anointing at Bethany: the heralding of a new spiritual, economic and political empire.

Injustice and the language we use

On how we oppose injustice by dehumanising dehumanizers or by constructing a notion of ‘fighting for justice’ as a battle in opposition to an ‘other’ + thoughts on a way out.

(Week 6) Sword of the Spirit

A way not to lose sight of the sweet, fierce pleasure of knowing Jesus

(Week 5) Helmet of Salvation

A different sort of race to run.

(Week 4) Shield of Faith

Knowing where my power to face the world comes from

(Week 3) Feet Fitted with Peace

Our feet can walk the road ahead with peace because Jesus has walked there before us.

Why Jesus… in 5 minutes

The following is a small taster of what I believe.

(Week 2) Breastplate of Righteousness

Not a place to retreat to, but equipment to go out in.

(Week 1) Belt of Truth

A constant for unconstants

Feeling Unsettled

Brief thoughts on the philosophy I’m reading.

On ways to use your words better

No silver-linings!