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Blogs by Girls

by Hugh on August 17, 2011 in Faith, Random with 1 Comment

I like girls. Especially my wife.

They can be great because they think differently to men. Although this can, it’s fair to say be a little frustrating at times. However, there are some girls out there who blog, and blog well. If you’re a woman it’s good to read them, they probably speak your language. If you’re a man, it’s good to read them too, seeing things differently can be a good discipline to mindless masculinity that sometimes blinds us.

Here’s a few I’ve come across that are worth a second, and probably third look:

Emma Scrivener – lots of great stuff on image/identity

Anna Hopkins – now a photo blog, but great photos from a missionary in Paris

Kath Cunningham – where tea and faith meet

Liz & Laura – they haven’t blogged for a while so have to share a line, along with a house

The Vicar’s Wife – what it says on the tin

Ruthie Davies – “‘Just married’ to ‘just widowed’ in 5 months. Learning to walk again.”

Feel free to comment with some more suggestions… these are just ones that come to mind…

What is Faith Anyway?

by Hugh on June 6, 2011 in Faith, Random with No comments

Follow @raeljames

True and Better

by Hugh on May 25, 2011 in Faith, Random with No comments

Tim Keller’s summary of Old Testament typology and the message of the Bible… set to nice video.

King’s English

by Hugh on May 9, 2011 in Faith, Random with 1 Comment

Well, he may be Australian, but I’ll give him credit for this presentation of the “King’s English” – Happy Birthday KJV!

Wagner

by Hugh on October 27, 2010 in Arts, Random with No comments

Thank you Sam for this. This video is Genius!

Web Awards 2010

by Hugh on October 18, 2010 in Random with 3 Comments

Last Friday saw the 4th annual Christian Web Awards, now called the ‘Christian New Media Awards‘… I’d like to be able to report back on what happened, but sadly I was not invited back to defend my title… maybe they read my comments about having a Coptic Bishop there last time… or comments about this year’s host…

Oh well… what was more disappointing was that a number of good friends who were short-listed didn’t win… never mind. Anyway here are the winners for 2010:

Best Christian Blog – Sophia Network
Most Inspiring Leadership Blog - Dave Gilpin
Best Small Church Website - New Life Salford
Best Newcomer Blog - Sunday Latte Lamentations
Best Christian Blog for under 25′s - Saved by Grace
Best Large Church Website - Hope City Church
Best Christian Organisation - Urban Saints and Christian Medical Fellowship (Joint)
Best Christian Music Site - Worship Central
People’s Choice Award - The Papal Visit
Best use of New Media in a Christian Project - Story4all and Test of Faith (Joint)
Best use of New Media in a Christian Campaign - Relive Resouces
Best use of Rich Media for Christians - Kore

Prophecy Showdown

by Hugh on October 14, 2010 in Faith, Random with 1 Comment

At this year’s Evangelical Ministry Assembly there was a ‘conversation’ between Ian Hamilton and Wayne Grudem on the subject of prophecy… I can’t remember everything, but I seem to remember Hamilton leaving Grudem with a few problems on the subject… It seemed to be a fair and balanced debate.

Good news is there’s a video of it… check it out if you have a spare hour…

You’re Stupid

by Hugh on October 13, 2010 in Faith, Random with 2 Comments

You’re stupid if you think you can listen/watch Mark Driscoll preach, and then go and try and imitate him… it don’t work stupid. A helpful reminder… fulfil YOUR ministry…

Sam Urban Hymns

by Hugh on June 7, 2010 in Faith, Random with 1 Comment

It’s rare that I see a new blog that compels me to mention it, but this is one.

A blog fundamentally about nothing, yet seemingly covering everything from music, film, politics, comedy, art, advertising, romance, facial hair and much more.

Check out SamUrbanHymns… here’s a teaser…

2010 Christian Web and New Media Awards

by Hugh on June 6, 2010 in Faith, Random with No comments

Check out the New Website for the Christian Web Awards! Entries are now open so why not nominate your site, or another’s to enter the awards. Last year was bigger and better than before… this year’s ceremony on the 15th October promises to raise the bar again as it showcases the best Christian websites in the UK! Hope to be there again!

The Christian New Media Awards were the first ever exclusively Christian award ceremony for bloggers and web designers in the UK. They were established in 2007 by Premier Christian Media to recognise and reward Christian achievements on the internet.

Now in its fourth year, The Christian New Media Awards continue to grow. The awards now feature a new media section, to recognise a wider range of Christian achievements in technology, from iPhone applications to VJ to flash games.

As usual, we’ll be awarding winners with a range of prizes, including £1000 for Best Small Church Website.