I see you and me as pilgrims in a beautiful, intriguing and often perplexing world. We have inherited political, cultural, social and religious stories. How are we to make sense of them? You have a unique story to tell – a unique perspective from which to view the world. You are invited to tell your story and to share your insights at this website. I think of myself as a pilgrim in pursuit of goodness, truth, beauty and genuine insight. I hope you will engage in the discussion of my blog, books, features and articles – especially if you are on a similar pilgrimage.
"With warmth, perception and sympathy, Roger Steer describes the life long journey of John Stott."
Jeremy Vine on Inside Story
John Stott (1921 -2011) studied modern languages at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated with double first-class honours in French and Theology. He was ordained deacon in 1945, became curate at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London (1945-1950), then...
Continue reading this entry →I’m sure that this Christmas we shall all enjoy singing Christina Rossetti’s fine verse: In the bleak mid‐winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid‐winter, Long ago. But is...
Continue reading this entry →At Pip and Jim’s church in Ilfracombe, in sermons and in our home groups, we are exploring the first part of the book of Acts. This has included the story of Stephen the first Christian martyr (Acts, chapters 6-8)...
Continue reading this entry →Inside Story: The Life of John Stott
Jeremy Vine’s verdict: “Scrupulously researched, vividly written, this book lights up the character of the man with the longest shadow in the modern church.”
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