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Recent posts

The enemy of the best by Lionel Windsor (0 comments). One of the most confronting sayings by Jesus can be found in Luke 9:57-62: As they were going along the … more

Job and prayer by Andrew Barry (4 comments). This is an old thought of mine that I blogged a few years ago, but I want to know what other … more

A Christian view of entertainment by Mark Thompson (10 comments). Just the other day, I heard the story of a massive donation of Shakespeare manuscripts and later versions to the Globe … more

A truly reformed pastor by Gavin Perkins (5 comments). The word ‘pastor’ comes from the word ‘shepherd’. Someone is considered a good ‘pastor’ if they are skilled and compassionate in … more

Factotum #1 by Paul Grimmond (1 comment). As most of you are probably aware, Saturday is our blast from the past day. It's a reminder, in some ways, … more

Getting practical on abortion by Sandy Grant (0 comments). I was really glad that my colleague, Dr Michelle Gajus Read, successfully gave notice of motion more

It’s too much like home by Paul Grimmond (1 comment). I've got a confession to make: I really love being at home. I love wearing my daggy clothes and not having … more

Engaging with Barth by Gordon Cheng (8 comments). Many years ago (correction: many, many years ago), I thought it would do my soul some good to enrol in a … more

The five-word antidote to grumbling by Tony Payne (24 comments). This story has been passed onto me second- or third- or possibly fifth-hand. Who knows how accurate the details are, or … more

Comfort in good times and bad by Lionel Windsor (5 comments). Sometimes we all need a little bit of comfort. Comfort comes in all shapes and sizes for different people. Where do … more

Tony Payne

Tony is the Publishing Director at Matthias Media; editor of The Briefing; author of Islam in our Backyard, Fatherhood and numerous other Matthias Media resources; husband to Ali; father of five teenagers; and an avid consumer of books and almost any televised sport.