Pesky pro-lifers, you’re doing something right!

Let’s face it: it’s not been a fun few weeks for those in the ‘actively pro-life’ camp. Many have likely heard about the bloodhounding of Christian SNP candidate Kate Forbes for various views that some consider to be abhorrent; her stance on abortion being one. You may have heard of the recent arrest of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce and...

Time for mandatory scream sessions

The other day I boarded a train, homeward bound after a weekend trip to Edinburgh. I settled into my seat, mask hanging haphazardly on my chin as I sipped my cappuccino, grateful for a few hours’ breathing space. But as the train rushed along the north-eastern coastline I soon found myself far from relaxed, but...

Planned Obsolescence: The eugenicist origins of our abortion mills

Last week saw a devastating blow for disability rights as the High Court ruled that allowing abortion up to full term for disability is not discriminatory. The legal challenge is headed by Heidi Crowter, a 26 year-old woman with Down’s syndrome. Heidi, supported by Máire Lea-Wilson, as well as her family, her husband and campaign group Don’t Screen...

Exciting announcement: New book available now

If you know me in real life or follow me on Twitter (pls don’t follow me in real life), you may already be aware of this news. If you’re not, I’m very excited to announce that my first book has just been published. Here’s the backstory:  Have you ever seen a gap in the market?...

5 things you may not know are New Age

Hello friends. I’ve had this topic in the back of my mind for a few years and finally(!) got round to writing something on it. This was kind of inspired by some research I’ve been doing lately about New Age in the Church, as well as things I’ve found out by accident about things I...

Between right and almost right: A call back to discernment

If you heard that your favourite Christian preachers and teachers were teaching you some very false or twisted things, what would you do? Would you: ‘Ignore the haters’ who are just trying to cause division in the body of ChristBriefly consider the possibility, but brush it off because these people seem authentic, your experience tells...

My itching ears: How not to choose a church

N.B: I’ve been flipflopping on whether to share this for some time. As I’ll explain later, I eventually decided to post for the sake of anyone reading who might need to hear it. This experience happened three years ago. I’m okay - sometimes you gotta learn the hard way. I just don’t want others to...

Gospel of woke?

‘and the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made’ – Simon and Garfunkel I know I’m not the only one who found something to complain about during this year’s NYE firework show/dronefest. I know this because articles say others complained about it.   It’s a relief to see that I’m not the only cynic out...

Review: New kids’ book shows the ‘pro-life’ position is for everyone

I was contacted recently by Wilberforce Publications who asked me if I'd heard about their latest release. I hadn't. So, they explained, children's book ‘Noah and the Nestling’ by Mary Williamson seeks to teach the value of human life to the very young. WP generously sent me a free copy, and being about to release...

Exposing Priorities: Stay Home. Stay Safe … Go Kill Yourself?

There, I’ve done it. I’ve broken my vow of silence. I vowed never to openly discuss that dirty l-word, for I don’t like angry mobs. We’re all especially snappy and out of sorts these days. Best hide my opinions behind my probably-not-medical-grade surgical mask, and carry on. I’ve tried (and often failed) to do that...