The Simple Pastor
Simplicity & Generosity
The early church: unbelievably generous: I’m reading Henry Chadwick’s history The Early Church and there are some ... http://bit.ly/a5CIUn 11 hrs ago
Why is it that if John Stott, Ron Sider, Tim Keller, Randy Alcorn, Tim Chester, Jim Wallis, Craig Blomberg, Tom Sine, Rob Bell, Shane Claiborne, Skye Jethani, Graham Cray, Richard Foster, Dave Bookless, Ruth Valerio, Dave Toycen, Michael Wakely, Matthew Sleeth, Brian Rosner, John Ortberg, Greg Dutcher have all written books (at least in part) about the dangers of consumerism, that the church still doesn’t get it?
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.