The Simple Pastor
Simplicity & Generosity
Bibliophilia (09.09.10): An abundance of reviews this week – which means lots of choice and recommendations and sh... http://bit.ly/9Kpslp 3 hrs ago
I don’t know how long I’ll keep this up so I’m going to keep the posts short (he says!). Anyway we all need a purpose right, to many people are just drifting through life and that’s just not me. Having spent most of twenties moaning about the fact that the great battles have been fought (Have you ever seen the film Pump Up the Volume? If you have you’ll know what I mean) but I’ve chosen my battleground, decided to make my stand. Well sort of, in a not sure what I’m doing kind of way. I’ve chosen Consumerism as my enemy, the high street as my battleground and the reason this isn’t straight forward for me? I’m part owner of a bookshop…
To see the dark side go to www.illuminatebooks.co.uk and to see the good side go to the Breathe website
Hopefully the fact that I’m involved in retail on a business level and the fact that I am a consumer will stop me heading down the commune route that no one else will follow. There has to be a way of life for the rest of us, doesn’t there?
I believe Jesus when he said 'life does not consist in the abundance of our possessions'. I believe he offers something better. This blog is mostly about that search.
I'm also a church pastor, a bookshop owner, a husband, a father, a keen runner, reader, and motorcyclist. These and a few other things make guest appearances from time to time.