Desert Island Discs
If I were to be invited on to Desert Island Discs (something that seems unlikely at this fledgling stage in my career as an author), these would be my choices. The Rules For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, Desert Island Discs is a British radio program which (a quick google search tells me), … Continue reading Desert Island Discs
Dying for our sins
“Christ died for sins, once for all.” So says the apostle Peter in the New Testament. That sounds great. Humanity is redeemed, our relationship with God mended, and we didn’t even have to show any contrition or kindness. I was nearly going to write that we “didn’t even have to lift a finger”, but of … Continue reading Dying for our sins
Three books you should read…
…if you enjoyed Book of Yeshua To be completely honest, these are the books that everybody should read. These are the books that inspired me to write, and if I can convince someone to read one of these books then I will consider myself to have done a good deed on the advent of the … Continue reading Three books you should read…
Happiness without religion
If religion makes you happy, should you automatically discard it, just because you don’t actually believe? My answer would be: not necessarily. Religions serve a purpose. They can knit communities together, form and consolidate a moral code, and inhibit some of the more destructive behaviours of certain individuals. This is not to say that religion … Continue reading Happiness without religion
Yule, Book of Souls, and Short Stories
Preparations for Yule are now well underway in the Chapman household. Personally, I am most looking forward to our Hygge day, which we celebrate on the 22nd. Pyjamas are mandatory, books are highly encouraged, seasonal music is played and warm, comforting foods like Warm Bean Dip and mince pies are consumed in obscene quantities. Beyond … Continue reading Yule, Book of Souls, and Short Stories
Honeyed Hues and Tempestous Storm Clouds
Book of Yeshua was published on September 28th, and if you’re here on this blog, it’s probably because you enjoyed it and want to find out what else I’m writing. Of course, you might have really hated it, and are here to fuel the fire of your hatred, in which case, you’ve still come to … Continue reading Honeyed Hues and Tempestous Storm Clouds
