In recent weeks I have been thinking about my life. I was an atheist from the ages of 13 to 21. Then I became a Christian at university. I am now almost certain that I will be returning to atheism. Here are some reasons for my decision. Like many I Read more…
Consider two conversations about motorbikes on the streets of Leeds. Less Fruitful Conversation “My name is George. I love my Honda Goldwing motorbike. What would Jesus say about that?” “Talking about motorbikes is worldly. Can I tell you about Jesus?” “No thanks. I’m going for a ride on my Honda.” Read more…
RealityBites is now working in one of the most deprived areas in Leeds. When my good friend and co-worker, Mark Yeadon invited me to bring my storytelling gift to the Welcome café in Burmantofts I was excited but also apprehensive. I knew that RB stories and questions work very well Read more…
Chat about Gangster Films Consider two conversations about Gangster films on the streets of Leeds. Less Fruitful Conversation “Hello, my name is Derek and I love watching gangster films. Is that ok if you are a Christian? “I believe that it is wrong to watch gangster films when you could Read more…
What a joy to be able to get out on the streets after lockdown and tell RealityBites stories to all kinds of non-Christian people. Working closely with my good friends Mark Yeadon and Mike Burkett we have now resumed our student ministry on the streets of Leeds. So why would Read more…
The famous French Nobel Prize winning author Albert Camus (1913-60) once said that Christianity is a religion for old ladies. Today many western, secular people would agree with Albert. Christianity is just for children and simpletons. A Sunday hobby you outgrow when mature. Such people have metabolised the narrative that Read more…
Kim Kardashian is a potent prophetess for the contemporary pagan worship of Venus. She earns millions serving the goddess of beauty and sex. In 2015 she published a book Selfish, packed with her self-portraits, her very best selfies. A selfie is a photo that one takes of oneself, typically taken Read more…
Materialism aka consumerism is such a seedy and destructive faith. Consider the story of 15 year old An who was sold by her parents to a brothel in Bangkok in Thailand. She was proud that her earnings allowed her mum and dad to buy two motorbikes and a fridge. Thai Read more…
In this article I want to explore the neglected idea of the backsliding atheist. Just think of the scornful atheist who proclaims loudly: “I do not believe in the resurrection of Jesus. It’s all nonsense.” Is it possible to doubt this bold confession? It is vital to notice that no Read more…
This is my take on Mary’s Biblical worldview. I mention lottery winners, plagues, posh nosh and celebration.