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Walking with Wounds
Life, though common to all of us, remains profoundly strange- a puzzle, a mystery. We are biological beings, products of evolution, yet...
Jon Swales
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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The Death of God
An unmoved mover. A good God—distant, sovereign, ruling from outside time, watching as history unfolds. A Palestinian child cries out—a...
Jon Swales
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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Solomon: Toxic or Tov?
Solomon is often remembered as the embodiment of wisdom and divine favour. The ‘Propaganda Solomon’ is the king who built the magnificent...
Jon Swales
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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Birds: A Prayer
Father of Creation, God of Beauty, You created a world of wonder, And you declared it to be good, And it is good. To you be all praise...
Jon Swales
Sep 8, 20243 min read
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Jesus the Heretic
Jesus was a heretic. I now have your attention, for how can a Christian theological educator and church leader have the audacity to claim...
Jon Swales
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Cosmic Temple: A Prayer for the Climate and Ecological Emergency
Father of Creation, God of Compassion, The earth as a cosmic temple presents itself as a symphony of praise; A rich diversity of song and...
Jon Swales
Sep 8, 20242 min read
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Priestly Meditations
The seven meditations below are based on the descriptions of priests/presbyters in the Church of England ordination service. Anglicanism,...
Jon Swales
Sep 8, 202419 min read
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A Reflection on Death from a Pastor
I’ve never been at ease with death. As a pastor, I’ve stood by the bedsides of the dying, speaking to them of a love that goes beyond the...
Jon Swales
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Brand Protection and False Narratives
"False narratives are not just 'spin' or 'brand protection,' though they may serve that purpose. They are darkness. They are the opposite...
Jon Swales
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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The River of Hope: Finding Light and Renewal Amidst Ecological and Climate Grief
Taken from 'In Sacred Landscapes' by Rev'd Jon Swales Preparing for the Journey "Before we begin, find a comfortable place to sit,...
Jon Swales
Sep 4, 20246 min read
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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Liberation and Justice:Â An Urban Perspective on the Gospel of Luke
Liberation and Justice:Â 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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