The author's avowed aim is to record in these memoirs that the Christ he has met is much more alive and exciting than the "gentle Jesus" of a childhood prayer. Thus, although he gives a candid and most revealing account of his ministry as a Church of England vicar, this is not simply an autobiography. The book is also about Christ and how He can come into our lives and transform us. The book's message is reflected in the lifelong experience of the author himself, who, as a child, excelled at boxing rather than in academic subjects. Nonetheless, after a variety of occupations, he is successful...

Most aspects of modern society seem to be ruled by a desire for everything to be bigger, better, greater, faster, leaving little room for reflection on what is really important in life. As we drive ourselves to achieve evermore, in some instances pushing our bodies and minds beyond breaking point, have we lost our way? This collection of thoughts and prayers, inspired by the author's love of the Bible and the messages therein, provides thought-provoking and comforting answers to age-old and modern-day conundrums; presented in bite-size chunks with something for everyone, this is a book to...