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Sadness and melancholy is an underestimated source of blessing

Human experiences which are beyond merely the facts of our survival

Being a Christian is not just about following rules

The mainly ontological character of Christian faith

Looking for meaning in our lives and scripture often misses the point

Wearing the shoes of a non-believer and making sense of their incredulity

Separating what happens to us from God's love for us

The utterly strange claim of Christ making it his fault and not ours!

An example of the subtlety of self-deceit (and sin)

The obscene extremes of wealth and poverty

Why mocking banter between friends is Godly

Struggling with very difficult scripture

The utterly strange claim that God became a human being and so our friend!

Whatever is true think about such things

Praising God and over-egging it

Confession and cultural baggage

Giving-up power in the name of love and liberation

Understanding the revolutionary cry