Posts By: Les

Apostolic partnership

There are indications of interaction between the apostles Paul and Peter, and their churches. Both apostles refer to each other in their letters. They assumed that their readers were aware of the other apostles. In a context of Christian unity, Paul mentions Cephas (Peter) in 1 Cor 1.11. Similarly, Peter mentions Paul’s epistles in the… Read more »

Book Review – Virtue Reborn, by Tom Wright

I have found this a book which I am returning to again and again; my list of such books is small.  In a Christian world where there is a tension between a rules-based morality and authenticity, Tom Wright highlights that the Biblical way is actually neither of those. The Great Commission includes the significant command… Read more »

Book Review – A History of Children

I had the privilege some years ago of meeting Irene Smale, author of A History of Children. I remember her being passionate and compassionate, well-informed, enthusiastic, a true follower of Jesus Christ. Readers may know her as wife of Ian Smale (Ishmael), Christian songwriter and worship leader. Introduction On reading A History of Children, I… Read more »