Writing on faith, theology and everyday life.

Learning to Write, at Twenty Years-Old.

Learning to Write, at Twenty Years-Old.

What is your craft, and how long have you been working on it?

Alex Rowe2 days ago

Imagine Writing a Letter That Was Still Read Thousands of Years Later.

Imagine Writing a Letter That Was Still Read Thousands of Years Later.

The greatest letter-writer you probably forgot about.

Sabbath: An Ancient Life Hack

Sabbath: An Ancient Life Hack

Why taking off a whole day each week makes total sense.

When Small Children Teach You A Lesson

When Small Children Teach You A Lesson

Earlier this afternoon, as I walked through the city streets, I witnessed something sad yet beautiful take place.

How Coffee Creates a Culture of Conversation

How Coffee Creates a Culture of Conversation

. ¶ Observations whilst making coffee for the Christian Union’s ‘hipster’ mission week.

When Our Hearts Speak To Us

When Our Hearts Speak To Us

We all know the feeling.

Alex RoweFeb 27

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Is It Okay for a Christian to be Deeply Frustrated with The Church?

Is It Okay for a Christian to be Deeply Frustrated with The Church?

Yes, and No, and Yes again.

Alex RoweFeb 21

Can a Christian Have Questions and Conviction at the Same Time?

Can a Christian Have Questions and Conviction at the Same Time?

The strange thoughts that come when studying theology.

Why You Should Pray For Dubai

Why You Should Pray For Dubai

The wealthy, the marginalised, and the persecuted church

Alex RoweJan 24

New, Every Morning

New, Every Morning

Savouring the Morning Mercies

Thoughts on Theology

Thoughts on Theology

Some quotations.

Alex RoweJan 22

Approach God With Raw Honesty, Not Trite Truisms

Approach God With Raw Honesty, Not Trite Truisms

How to engage with God like Job.

Alex RoweJan 17

The Cult of Busy

The Cult of Busy

How long will you go on before hearing the echoes of grace?

My Books of 2015

My Books of 2015

Brief comments on the books that shaped me last year.

The Essay-to-Blog Challenge

The Essay-to-Blog Challenge

This year, I will relate each essay I write to ordinary, everyday faith

Can People of Faith Emulate the Character Job?

Can People of Faith Emulate the Character Job?

Job’s Characterisation Through Silence and Speech

Moving Forwards in 2016

Moving Forwards in 2016

Friends, Happy New Year!

Christianity and Creative Writing

Christianity and Creative Writing

A Lesson from C. S. Lewis

Writing on Christmas Day

Writing on Christmas Day

It is Christmas and I am trying to write.

Alex RoweDec 25, 2015

That Friday Feeling

That Friday Feeling

Why living for the weekend is a waste of your time.

Alex RoweDec 4, 2015

The Strange Experiences At My Desk

The Strange Experiences At My Desk

Why theology must not be done in isolation

Alex RoweNov 30, 2015

Praise for a Mentor, Farewell to a Friend

Praise for a Mentor, Farewell to a Friend

Celebrating the people who shape us.

Alex RoweNov 29, 2015

Holiness is Reactionary

Holiness is Reactionary

Stop planning on being holy

Alex RoweNov 21, 2015

Why We Need More Scholar Priests

Why We Need More Scholar Priests

The Revd Canon Robert Hendrickson shares penetrating insights on the relationship between academic theology and the priesthood.

Alex RoweAug 24, 2015

When Christians Don’t Know What They Believe (Part 1)

When Christians Don’t Know What They Believe (Part 1)

We are going back to the basics. We are reminding ourselves of the gospel — the “good news” at the heart of the Christianity.

Alex RoweJun 29, 2015

The Whole Sweep of Scripture

The Whole Sweep of Scripture

Let’s read scripture as though experiencing a symphony, or feasting at a banquet.

Alex RoweMay 31, 2015

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