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Hope in the Right Direction

The most effective campaigns around the world run on hope. Hope is powerful. But here’s the thing: these hopes disappoint.

Alan Campbell

Moral Absolute(ly not)s (Worldview 11)

In this article we explore where no-god worldviews seek to grab their morality from and we explain why they can't work.

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Was Jesus Handicapped?

When the Word became flesh the Word willingly handicapped Himself; He handicapped Himself by becoming flesh, human.

Alan Campbell

The Gospel and Gender Dysphoria

Those who struggle with gender dysphoria express real brokenness in this very real way. It is different from yours and mine. But it is real.

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Does God Care About Racial Justice?

There is no room for racism in the Christian faith. We need to and are enabled to treat people with the value they truly possess.

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What if God Doesn't Fix it?

In the back of every sufferer’s mind is the foreboding fear of the possibility that God won’t fix our suffering.

Alan Campbell

Bright and Salty (Worldview 10)

We don’t do it to win an argument. These are real people with real lives, real emotions and real souls.

Alan Campbell

The Gospel Worldview Filter (Worldview 9)

People are not projects and these conversations should be genuine, not just false interest in the person's views. Every person is unique.

Alan Campbell

The Prodigal West (Worldview 8)

We are wired to reflect the character of God which means His character is hardwired into our moral framework

Alan Campbell

Panic, Grace and Corona

As Corona spreads, these four truths are beautiful to cling to: God is good, God is in control, God knows what He is doing, God cares.

Alan Campbell

The 4Qs in the OT

I wrote an article about 4 Questions to ask when reading the Bible a year or so back while I was reading the Psalms and New Testament. I ...

Alan Campbell

Rainbows, Gold, Leprechauns and Gods

I was recently back in the mainland (Ireland) visiting family when Storm Ciara and Dennis decided to show up to help Ireland live up to i...

Alan Campbell

I'm Only Human After All (Worldview 7)

As you read what’s being said about humanity all around us, it is easy to assume that we are confused. On the one hand we are told that w...

Alan Campbell

Where Shall I Hang My Hat? (Worldview 6)

Everyone is looking for somewhere to “hang their hat” or something to"orbit around". What I mean is that everyone is searching for purpos...

Alan Campbell

Dear Ulster Christian (Abortion in NI)

Abortion and the Gospel in Northern Ireland

Josh Moore

Antioch Church: a Model for Local Church Ministry — Part 4

In our study of the Antioch Church, we have seen the priority of gospel centred local church ministry. Barnabas searched for Saul and bro...

Alan Campbell

The Brief on Unbelief (Worldview 5)

I know I made a bold claim in the last article. I wrote that Dawkins knows he is living in a universe created by God. I want to explain t...

Josh Moore

Antioch Church: a Model for Local Church Ministry — Part 3

Last time we looked at the importance of servant leaders in the ministry of the local church. Barnabas served faithfully in the Jerusalem...

Alan Campbell

Sir, there is a Rabbit in your Hat (Worldview 4)

We have been examining worldview. We noted what each worldview needs to have, what no worldview is allowed to have and we have described ...

Martin Wickens

Generations: Appreciating the Younger (2/2)

Both the old and the young have a place in the church. As an older person, you can create an environment that encourages unity & growth.

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