Welcome to the webpage of blogger, author and speaker, John Spencer. Choose a category of writing below.
A satirical translation that seeks to open our eyes to our over-familiarity, bias and hidden assumptions.
Since we’re made in God’s image, then if we look at God we’ll understand more about our sexuality, identity, desires, marriages and parenting.
In the tradition of CS Lewis: “children’s stories” that speak of deeper truths.
Matt 3:1-12 John the Firebrand
We are followers of Christ, we are meant to be salt and light to the world. But we withhold our light and then condemn the world for being so dark.
Matt 3:1-12 John the Firebrand
fear can’t generate relationship.
Male and Female: Transcendence and immanence (godly sexuality)
So we have seen that everything about the male is outward focussed…and reflects the transcendent nature of God. Whereas everything about the female is inner directed…and reflects the immanent nature of God.
Matt 2:19-23 The return to Nazareth
One of the lies we can believe is that by following Jesus will automatically result in a nicer life
Matt 2:19-23 The return to Nazareth
Wouldn’t it have been easier to just live elsewhere and start afresh where they could keep their past hidden?
Matt 2:13-18 Escape to Egypt
We have a God who has been there – and will be there with us. No matter what life throws at us, we won’t give up but will seek to find Him in the midst of the pain.