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The Baptist Times on RealityBites

Delighted that the Baptist Times has published my article on Serving God in schools and on the streets. I am trying hard to get people thinking about a worldview-infused way of doing mission and discipleship. Please write to the Baptist Times and join the discussion.

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsMarch 11, 2020 ago
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Student Ministry in Leeds is Expanding

​RealityBites works in schools but we also work on the streets serving students, homeless people and passersby with Christian hospitality and good-humoured conversation. We set up our stall opposite the Library pub situated on the edge of Hyde Park, next to the Leeds University campus. It is very encouraging that Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago
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Fantastic Feedback to my conference on Mafia hitmen, Jesus and Satan

I was incredibly encouraged by the feedback and response I received yesterday. Here is the feedback of two students. “Mark Roques visited my sixth form to give a philosophical lecture about the Mafia and the concept of evil. The afternoon was thoroughly engaging and gripped the whole of my year, Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsJanuary 24, 2020 ago
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Superstition can lead to Murder

​Story Residents of Anomabo, a fishing community in the Central Region of Ghana, have revealed that two of their gods insist that they defecate on their local beaches. Apparently the gods use the stools in order to produce fish for the fishermen. These two gods, who delight in the brown Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsDecember 31, 2019 ago
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Student Ministry in Leeds

​RealityBites is a ministry that is part of Thinking Faith Network. What do we do? Here is one of our projects. My good friend Mark Yeadon and I reach out to students by telling stories and sharing the good news of Jesus. We are inspired by the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsDecember 4, 2019 ago
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Young People Serving the Technology god

Young people learn how to serve a very powerful and hypnotic god. Technology is a good gift from God but can easily become an idol. A bit of background to this. The famous Russian revolutionary Trotsky (1879-1940) wrote that “Such is the power of science, that the average human-being will become Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsNovember 7, 2019 ago
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How to evangelise with Mafia boss Toto Riina to help you

The Story The Mafia ‘Boss of bosses’ Salvatore ‘Toto’ Riina was nicknamed ‘The Beast’ because of his brutality. He led a reign of terror which included the assassinations of anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino in 1992. In violation of established Mafia codes, he advocated the murder of women and children. Assassin Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsOctober 3, 2019 ago
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Parable of the French Teacher

Delighted that the Baptist Times has published my article on how a French teacher can serve God. This is an introduction to the issues of dualism, worldviews, consumerism and serving God outside the sphere of the local church. Years ago when I lived in Bristol I was chatting to Susan Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsSeptember 11, 2019 ago
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From food to Jesus

I am writing a short booklet which aims to help people to talk creatively about Jesus. This is my first chapter. Love feedback if you have a moment.                   Chapter 1 From Food to Jesus A lot of people enjoy talking about food, Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsAugust 30, 2019 ago
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC is welcomed by some!

The recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is, of course, tragic. Many heroic doctors, nurses and medics are struggling to contain the virus but did you know that some hardened secularists would welcome this outbreak? Consider the following story. Dr. Eric Pianka is an American biologist. He is Read more

By Mark Roques, 6 yearsJuly 18, 2019 ago

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  1. Anne Burghgraef on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsOctober 11, 2025

    As many people seek 'spirituality' in lieu of organised religion, the need for wisdom and discernment is critical. These succinct…

  2. Tim on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsOctober 5, 2025

    ‘We all create our own realities’…how dare you question this sacred text

  3. Evan on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsOctober 1, 2025

    Great stuff as always, Rocky! Amazing how important scripture is, always keep the armour of God on!

  4. Kevin Keefe on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsSeptember 30, 2025

    Interesting, informative and thought provoking. As always!

  5. Bruce Gulland on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsSeptember 30, 2025

    very thoughtful, I'll share with a friend who I feel will benefit from this

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