The Incredible Story of the Slave who became a Famous Scientist
George Washington Carver was born in about 1864. He is perhaps best known as the “peanut man” becaus…
Challenging Dualism: Serving God as an Engineer
Steve Bishop and I are writing a book about Christians who serve God outside the church sphere. We w…
Mysticism and Pagan Philosophy
Steve Bishop and I are delighted that the journal Foundations has just published our article: THE “C…
The Poignant Story of Jack Clemo, the Deaf and Blind Cornish Poet
The deaf and blind poet Jack Clemo was born in 1916 in the beautiful county of Cornwall. His father,…
The Inspiring Faith of Harriet Tubman (1822-1913)
Last week my wife, Anne and I watched the film Harriet which is based on the true and very inspiring…
The Inspiring Story of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn (1500 – 1536) is famous because she was married for three years to Henry the 8th. …
The Crazy Adventures of a Scottish Missionary in a Cannibal Land
James Chalmers was born in Scotland in 1841. He loved adventure, messing about in boats and on sever…
I urge you to follow the Jedi Faith
My name is Don and I’m drinking lager in my local pub. I believe that individual choice is sacred. F…
The Inspiring Story of George Muller and the Orphans
George Muller was born in Prussia (now Germany) in 1805. As a young man he was a real tearaway. He w…
The Inspiring Story of Catherine Booth and the Model Match Factory
Catherine Booth was born in Derbyshire in 1829. When she was a young girl the family moved to the Ea…
REtoday publishes this article on Windows on Worldviews
I am delighted that REtoday has just published this article about our Worldview film resource. It ha…
Elizabeth Fry, Prison Reform and how the BBC tells her Story
Elizabeth Gurney was born in Norwich on the 21st May, 1780. She was the daughter of John Gurney, a Q…
Augustine on Psalm 137 and How Platonism Corrupted the Christian Faith
I remember talking to a non-Christian friend several years ago. I tried to talk to her about God and…
Doreen, the Altruist, is attacked by a Doberman Pinscher
Doreen was a very selfless woman and she had devoted her life to the service of others. She was the …
George Cadbury, Jim Skillen and Christian Responsibilities
The Christian political thinker Jim Skillen has spent many years unpacking how Jesus Christ is Lord …
The Parable of Jack Leonard and his Hollywood Buddhist Faith
Jack Leonard was one of the most famous Hollywood A listed stars in the world. He had starred in som…
Evangelism Without the Cringe Factor
Last month I was in London delivering a RealityBites assembly about Cheryl Cole’s consumerist faith …
Serving God as a Detective
William Sleeman was one of the most accomplished and innovative detectives ever to have lived. He wa…
William Carey, the Baptist Father of Missions
William Carey was born in the village of Paulerspury, 10 miles south of Northampton, on the 7th Augu…
Mafia Mobsters and Windows on Worldviews
Windows on Worldviews: exploring secular beliefs in A-level and GCSE Philosophy, Ethics and Religiou…
Adolf goes Camping
Frau Beckstein lived in Austria at the fag end of the 19th century. She was a noble and idealistic s…
Thor’s not Happy
Thor, the Norse hammer chucker, is not a happy god! In this exclusive interview we get the low down …
New Age Faith and the Cosmic Ordering Service
Barbel Mohr was a best-selling German author who wrote the book The Cosmic Ordering Service: A Guide…
Science Worship and Mass Murder
Consider two conversations about Science and God on the streets of Leeds. Less Fruitful Conversation…
Serving God as Cobblers and French Teachers
How can we serve God outside the church sphere? Many Christians today are aware of the problem of du…
Sex and the Revival of Epicureanism
It was a very good evening last night. Justin Brierley interviewed Andrew Bunt and Charlie Bell on o…
Apologetics, Jesus Dreams and Eric Cantona
In the Bible there are many stories of God speaking to people in dreams. In Genesis chapter 41 God s…
Magi, Tiberius, Astrology and Murder
During this advent season we often think about the Magi who came to worship Jesus. We don’t know if …
Cannibalism really works for us
I remember going to the doctor twenty years ago. I was suffering from panic attacks. I told the doct…
How Hollywood Films Evangelise us
Hollywood films are great to enjoy over a carton of popcorn. Enjoy but be discerning. They often pro…
Expressive Individualism and Genghis Khan
In the past many believed in the Bible and God’s Word. A few still do. Then secularism destroyed thi…
Zen and the Art of Forest Conservation
Tokusan (780 – 865) was a tough and cantankerous Chinese Zen master. He wielded a menacing bam…
Playlets with Purpose
RealityBites’ lively new theatre-in-education project plans to bring Christian perspectives an…
How to worship trees today
You might have heard of the expression ‘touch wood’. It is a popular saying in the UK. It is a relic…
