Welcome to the webpage of blogger, author and speaker, John Spencer. Choose a category of writing below.
A satirical translation that seeks to open our eyes to our over-familiarity, bias and hidden assumptions.
Since we’re made in God’s image, then if we look at God we’ll understand more about our sexuality, identity, desires, marriages and parenting.
In the tradition of CS Lewis: “children’s stories” that speak of deeper truths.
The best Christmas carol memes on the web (not the bible)
To celebrate Christmas – I have gathered together 25 of the best Christmas carol puns, memes and tweets that I have found.
Mary and the Angel (Not the Bible)
Mary is the example of how we should respond to God: we express shock that He would choose us but we say yes to His great offer despite the great cost.
Zechariah and Gabriel (Not the Bible)
Despite all those years how did he not react in anger? What is the point of being obedient when you’re cursed by barrenness anyway?
Finding God in the darkness (godly worship)
But after that day, when the clouds covered the sun again, it was tempting to think that “prayer doesn’t work” as it didn’t stay sunny all the time…
God can’t bear to look (Not the Bible)
Jesus, who has experienced what I’m feeling is walking with me in my distress.
Teaching Children About Authority in Christ (godly parenting)
Jesus is like the Chief Police Officer and we are His deputies.