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Church Culture
Church culture is profoundly significant—whether for regular attendees, staff members, or volunteers, it is the environment we inhabit,...
Jon Swales
Sep 3, 20244 min read


Broken Piano
The keys, once pure, now lie fractured in a Leeds square. Broken yet beautiful, they mirror us— image bearers, wounded but still...
Jon Swales
Sep 1, 20241 min read


A Meditation on Col 1:19-20
A Meditation on Col 1:19-20 ‘For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all...
Jon Swales
Sep 1, 20243 min read


‘I want to be a normal person’
In the closing minutes of a Lighthouse day center, we gathered to meditate and reflect on a psalm that speaks of God binding our wounds....
Jon Swales
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Not of this World
Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might...
Jon Swales
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Liberation and Justice: An Urban Perspective on the Gospel of Luke
Liberation and Justice: An Urban Perspective on the Gospel of Luke Introduction: A Bold Retelling of the Jesus Story Welcome to...
Jon Swales
Aug 28, 20247 min read


In Sacred Landscapes: Imaginative Prayer for Climate and Ecological Healing (Free Book)
Introduction: In a world where climate change and ecological degradation often leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious, finding solace...
Jon Swales
Aug 24, 20242 min read


A Letter from the Future—A Wake-Up Call for the Present
In a world increasingly strained by the impacts of climate breakdown, it’s tempting to avoid thinking too far ahead. But imagining where...
Jon Swales
Aug 24, 20244 min read


An Urgent Open Letter to Church Leaders: Confronting Climate Breakdown with Prophetic Boldness
Dear Church Leader, I write to you with an urgent plea. The hour is late, the clock is ticking, and our world teeters on the edge. The...
Jon Swales
Aug 22, 20244 min read


In the Heart of the Woodland: An Imaginative Prayer Journey (For those with Climate & Ecological Grief)
Step 1: Setting the Scene "Close your eyes and imagine yourself stepping into a tranquil English woodland, where each step draws you...
Jon Swales
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Sacred Pathways/ Encounters with Jesus Through the Landscapes of the Soul
A free worship resource. Sacred Pathways/ Encounters with Jesus Through the Landscapes of the Soul This book offers a unique journey...
Jon Swales
Aug 21, 20245 min read


Prophet of the Poor: Jesus’ Radical Challenge to Wealth and Power
Introduction Step into the gritty reality of first-century Judea, where the rich lived in opulence while the poor barely survived. This...
Jon Swales
Aug 20, 20246 min read


I can’t stop Climate Breakdown
I can’t stop climate breakdown, But I can play my part, A small part, So small, That it is insignificant, But I will try. I can’t stop...
Jon Swales
Aug 20, 20241 min read


BiblioDrama: Stones & Grace
“Stones and Grace: Jesus Breaks the Chains of Condemnation” Bible Passage: John 8:3-11 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought...
Jon Swales
Aug 20, 20247 min read


The Task of the Prophet
The science is unequivocal – we find ourselves at a critical juncture in history. At this hinge of history, we need prophets who,...
Jon Swales
Aug 20, 20243 min read


The Magnificat and the Subversive Ministry of Jesus: Urban Liberation Theology in Action
Introduction: Reimagining the Magnificat through Urban Lenses Mary’s Magnificat, traditionally interpreted through a historical or...
Jon Swales
Aug 19, 20247 min read


Breaking Barriers: Matt 9:1-7
Breaking Barriers: The Church and the Power of Disruptive Faith"- Matthew 9:1-7 Jesus wasn’t always the crowd favorite. In one story from...
Jon Swales
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Dancing in the Sea- A Lighthouse Story
Let me tell you a story, a true story, though the name has been changed. Bev was trapped in a cycle of isolation, her life marked by...
Jon Swales
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Ten Years of Lighthouse: A Reflection.
Jesus is often depicted as a sanitized, safe figure—his radical message diluted by centuries of tradition. This version of Jesus seems to...
Jon Swales
Aug 14, 20244 min read


Wolf Whistle: A Lighthouse Story
Let me share with you a story—a real story, though the name has been changed. Tori came to Lighthouse one Sunday—tough, loud, and...
Jon Swales
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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