PEDALLING JESUS (Tom’s Blog)
Thoughts on faith, family, football, pedalling, pop culture and politics from a middle aged mountain biking minister. N.B. These are the thoughts of Tom Wharin, not CSBC!
Why I don’t mind a bit of technology
today, I took the pills and rode the ebike up to church with thankfulness in my heart to God for all the industrialists, chemists, engineers and other geniuses that made them.
My ridiculous prayers
I suddenly realise that I am praying in my public voice, in my head.. And how ridiculous that must sound to the creator and sustainer of the universe.
The Balrog Scrolling Meme
The compulsion to scroll is a challenge to self-controlled adults and seems to be utterly irresistible for teenagers. The Balrog and all other manner of horrors are down there.
Nice one Justin
I don’t dot my theological i’s the same way as Justin Welby when it comes to baptism, bishops, and blessings, but I do think he’s been a rock in a very hard place for the last 10 years and have often appreciated his comment and leadership in national life.
Stuck in the Middle with you
as a Christian, I often feel stuck in the middle in modern party politics
There is Such a Thing as Normal
When we explained, the facilitators were agog: “these kind of courses don’t deal with that kind of stuff”. THAT’S NOT NORMAL.
Pedalling Jesus episode 1
I don’t feel that it’s fair or wise for me to foist my lifestyle on others. That said, it does seem obvious to me that if everyone who could cycle did cycle then the NHS, our roads and our communities would all be much healthier.