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
On 15th August 2021, the set Common Worship Gospel reading was Luke 1:46-55, the Magnificat. This reminded me of this story: in May 1961, a 34 year-old man living in Blackheath, London, was sent a review copy of the...
Continue reading this entry →The wonderful hymn ‘O love that wilt not let me go’ was probably written in 1881 and first published in 1882. It author was George Matheson (1842-1906) who was the minister at Innellan, on the Firth of Clyde. He...
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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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