Book quiz

27/02/2013 | Reform

You’re in a Victorian bookshop (or if you’re not, just pretend you are). Browsing for something to read on your next stagecoach journey, you come across The Duty and Obligation of the Christian Minister by Rev. Frederick de Veil Williams. It sounds … Read More

We’re all doomed! Discuss

25/02/2013 | Reform

According to a particularly twittish bumper sticker, “The answer is Jesus, what’s the question?” It makes me want to answer “Who ate all the pies?” Or “What do you get if you mix bleach and vinegar?”

Not the least problem … Read More

David Livingstone. Hero or failure?

20/02/2013 | Reform

Britain’s most famous missionary is 200 this month. Stephen Tomkins explores a newly-discovered story

It’s a baptismal service, and all around people are in tears – not from joy or because they are spiritually moved, but from anger and fear.

Their … Read More

Agnostic church

20/02/2013 | Reform

We have a great piece in this month’s Reform by Simon Jenkins, reviewing London’s new Atheist Church, and reflecting on the experience of being at the opening service. And in the Guardian, Andrew Brown has written a lovely blog on agnostic … Read More

Paula Gooder interview: A biblical relationship

20/02/2013 | Reform

Paula Gooder, writer, speaker and scholar, talks to Stephen Tomkins about her friendship with the Bible – warts and all

Paula Gooder brings a wonderful freshness to the Bible. She has the ability to take a story that you’ve known since … Read More

Niall Cooper: Lent: Going deeper

20/02/2013 | Reform

So what are you giving up for Lent? Chocolate, alcohol, or something a little more substantial? For some, the challenge of what to give up is a daily reality, and not just for Lent. The choice is whether to eat … Read More