The Forgotten Stories
The notion that ‘Christmas is a time for the kids’ has helped to turn the Advent and Christmas seasons into…[Read More]
John L. Bell
Horror and Humour in the Bible
To the casual reader, humour in the Bible can be totally lost, mostly because we have a habit, when reading…[Read More]
The Time is Now
As the world gathers in Glasgow for COP26, join Christian Aid, Dr Rowan Williams, the Kingdom Choir and the Young…[Read More]
Exploring the Imagination
For some people it is a bogus reality, for others a source of delight, but what was God’s purpose in…[Read More]
The Spirituality of the Psalms
The Psalms, which we often see as an intermission between two Sunday readings, have a more profound significance. They were,…[Read More]
Ten by Eight
There are ten Commandments and eight Beatitudes. The former are considered to be restrictive (Thou Shalt Not), the latter rather…[Read More]
Engaging with the Miracles
via Zoom For many Christians, the Miracles are wonderful signs which show the power of God in Jesus. But when…[Read More]
Meditating on the Miracles
The miracles of Jesus don’t so much get a bad press as get overlooked. It is as if they are…[Read More]
Thought for the Day BBC R4
On this International Women’s Day, you can listen here to John Bell’s Thought for the Day broadcast from 6th March
The Spirituality of the Psalms
For many believers, the Psalms comprise a central part of the liturgy of Holy Communion – a welcome pause between…[Read More]