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Up in the Air

I went to see ‘Up in the Air’ recently with the very suave George Clooney. He’s a man without roots – no family responsibilities (that he accepts), no house to maintain (he has an empty flat), just a man permanently on the move going to the head of every check in desk in the airports, [...]

Disappointed Parents

One of the many ways that Christians end up feeling guilty can depend on whether their children take an active interest in the Christian faith and decide to follow the way of Jesus as young people. I’ve met too many Christians, and particularly Christian leaders, who speak with more than regret, but guilt, that their child is [...]

When You Can't Pray

Discussion points about the book ‘When You Can’t Pray’
by Neil Hudson

This book has a slightly misleading title – it’s a book that is about the wider issues of prayer, rather than just being about problems in praying. I think it will be of interest to a wide readership, not just those having problems.
He emphasises the fact [...]

Pentecost

by Neil Hudson
(originally aired on BBC GMR, May 2007)

My father in law is 75 years old and he is waiting for news of when he can start attending a new class he has to enrol in. When I first heard him tell me what the class was for, I have to admit that I found it [...]

Easter - An Inconvenient Day

by Neil Hudson
(originally aired on BBC GMR, Easter 2007)

Today is a bit of a nuisance for some people. It could be easy to forget that on a sunny weekend such as we are promised, the garden centres and DIY warehouses will be closed. After all, it’s a holiday, isn’t it? Surely it’s the perfect time for [...]

Religious Hatred v Love

by Neil Hudson
(originally aired on BBC GMR, February 2006)

The last seven days has been another example of the news being dominated by religion. The beginning of the week saw strange alliances coming together to fight for what was seen to be free speech linked to the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill. Many Christians feared that if [...]

The Best Things In Life

by Neil Hudson
(originally aired on BBC GMR, July 2005)

The best things in life always look least impressive and are summed up in the least number of words. Compare the understated elegance of handsome men or beautiful women which wins out over overblown bling-bling each time. Think about the single gold band round a finger of an [...]