Mark Woods
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United Kingdom
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Past articles by Mark:
The Queen's death marks the end of an age
As this part of our long story ends, the prevailing note is simple gratitude for what we have been given. → Read More
Christchurch and Genesis 4: The pathway to evil
We don't know what led the Christchurch killer to do what he did. At one level it's important to find out; at another, not so much. → Read More
It's Ash Wednesday – and what I'm giving up for Lent is none of your business
There's a lot to be said for keeping Lent in such a way that no one knows you're doing it at all. → Read More
As a new poll claims to show widespread support, what's wrong with assisted dying?
Where's the drama in someone saying, 'Actually, I think I'll just let nature take its course'? → Read More
Same-sex marriage, Romans 14 and the Lambeth Conference
Just how toxic things are capable of getting, when the Lambeth Conference is still a year away, was seen only this week. → Read More
The unexpected challenge of the Parable of the Pounds
Every so often, a new look at an old story opens our eyes to a new meaning. → Read More
Why has this verse replaced John 3:16 as most popular on social media?
John 3:16 deals with the profoundest mysteries of the faith, with life and death, a bloody sacrifice and an eternal hope. It calls for a response, an existential choice between light and darkness. → Read More
Happy #DarwinDay: How to read the Bible and not worry about evolution
I suspect that Christians cling to creationism despite the evidence because they believe rejecting it means rejecting the Bible. → Read More
#NationalComplimentDay: Why it's not as easy as it sounds
The world is full of short-tempered people, angry at things they read or hear, or that their day hasn't gone well. What better way to spread a little sweetness and light? → Read More
What's wrong with Jordan Peterson? 12 Rules for Life, and why they aren't
Generally speaking, Peterson is loathed by liberals and loved by conservatives – including and especially Christian conservatives. → Read More
How can an Anglican priest deny the physical resurrection of Christ?
The Archbishop of Canterbury's temporary representative to the Vatican turns out to be someone who does not actually believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus. → Read More
Christian charity worker plans ultramarathon pilgrimage in aid of Middle East refugees
Dr Mark Calder, 36, will retrace the steps of Celtic saints and cover a total of 1,725 miles across Scotland and Northern England over the next eight months. → Read More
Why the First Commandment is crucial for religious liberty
Those officials see very clearly that if believers are allowed to proclaim the lordship of Christ, their ultimate loyalty cannot be to the state. → Read More
A couple wins £115 million on EuroMillions: but what does the Bible say about money?
What they have left, however, will surely be life-changing – and not necessarily in a good way. → Read More
'This Is My Story': Paul Beasley-Murray on a life in ministry
If there's a collective noun for British Baptists it would be something like 'an argument'. → Read More
What do Christians really celebrate at Epiphany?
This Sunday churches in the Western tradition will be marking Epiphany, traditionally the end of the Christmas season. → Read More
Is this the greatest hymn of praise to Jesus ever written?
On this day in 1792 died Edward Perronet, whose hymn is sung all over the English-speaking world. → Read More
'The Numinous Woman': How a Cornish poet caught the mystery of the Incarnation
One of the most intriguing of Christmas poems is not as well known as it should be. → Read More
What has Isaiah's Immanuel prophecy got to do with the birth of Jesus?
What's gone before is a picture of muddle and confusion, fear, politics, war, destruction and hunger. We skip all that and go straight to the nice bit. → Read More
The lost message of Christmas: Why we need to read Matthew 1
One passage that's never, ever read at the carol service is Matthew 1: 1-17. → Read More