How do you cope with chronic illness in life and ministry?

Andy Mason writes: Iโ€™ve been a vicar on a council estate in central London for about 17 years, and have been married for 25 years. During that time, my wife has suffered from a number of distressing chronic conditions. Accordingly, life has, at times, been very unpredictable, very stressful and pretty traumatic. Firstly, my wife … Continue Reading

What does poetry bring to theology?

Occasional contributor to the blog, Dr Richard Briggs (Cranmer Hall, Durham) has just published a new book that is a little different from his usual style. Intrigued, I was able to ask him about it. IP: Richard, youโ€™ve written a book of poetry! RB: Yes I have. Itโ€™s called Not of this Worldview, and it … Continue Reading

Coronavirus and the fear of death

Jeremy Marshall writes:ย I know absolutely nothing about infectious diseases ย or how to stop Coronavirus. I have no scientific or medical training. But I do know quite a bit about the fear of dying. Seven years ago I felt fear when I was told I had cancer. Four and a half years ago I felt intense, … Continue Reading