In transit yesterday, reading Spiritual Seasons by Mark Buchanan, one of the ideas I came across was that the pastor is an occupational enemy of nostalgia. Remembering past blessings is not only okay, it is absolutely imperative for spiritual health and vitality. Problems emerge though when ‘our instinct for heaven’ finds itself ‘rummaging in the …
Amusing guides to generate genre fiction from How To Write Badly Well. Take the guides, roll the suggested die, insert the chosen plot element. eg. This story is a disturbing tale of adventure and regret. The protagonist is sarcastic and optimistic; as the story unfolds, he/she will be forced to return home in unexpected circumstances. …
Blogging friends, Engaging Church is taking sign-ups for a blog tour for Mark Buchanan’s new book Your Church Is Too Safe. Sign up, get a free copy of the book, (usually very close to the requested review date, international postage and all) and post a review on your blog and Amazon. The sign up form …
Mark Buchanan has two qualities you want in a Christian author: wise and constructive insight and skilled wordcraft. His latest book, Your Church Is Too Safe, releases soon and Buchanan’s blog has featured two chapters as recent posts. If you’ve got some time have a read of these. They’ll challenge and refresh you, all at …
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