What is the nature of hope?

half-baked thoughts on the metaphysics of hope

Thoughts on 2019

Another year has gone. Once again I find myself amazed and bewildered by how much can change, and yet how … More

advent, waiting

What does it mean to say ‘My Lord’?

they didn’t tell me about the grey

Bad poetry seems to be the order of the week friends (sorry). A continuing theme of the last few years … More

wisdom + worship

Recognition of worthiness unites wisdom and worship. This past week I’ve been thinking about this connection, and about holding together … More

holding to light

Maybe it’s the nights getting colder, and the feeling of setting out home in the dark – but I’ve been … More

making peace

‘Blessed are the peacemakers‘ When I think of peace, I think of white doves, olive branches and conscientious objectors. Peace … More

“If you keep doing what you’re doing,

…you’ll keep getting what you’re getting”

What would have been

Our choices are important, but they are not foreclosing of what is most important.

Opinion: seeing the Greta tweets differently

I remember a friend back in sixth form declaring to a chorus of outrage that she didn’t get why Malala … More

Reflections on a year in London

This week I received news which means I am likely to be moving up north to Sheffield from September. This … More

The month of June

nothing is wasted in nature or in love.