Ten Influential Irish Evangelical Christians: Part 2

This is a follow-on from Part 1 of this series. You should see this as a little like a child’s school project πŸ˜€. If you really want to know about all these people, use Google and find better resources, or click the links that I’ve added under each name. I just enjoyed doing a little … Continue reading Ten Influential Irish Evangelical Christians: Part 2

Working Like a Dog

I was trying to think of a song on the theme of work. I’m sure they are lots, but The Beatles came to mind: It’s been a hard day’s night,And I’ve been working like a dog,It’s been a hard day’s night,I should be sleeping like a log. I don’t know why they say working like … Continue reading Working Like a Dog

Irish Church History Chronology

Before 5th Century Before 400 AD, contact with Christian communities in Roman Britain might have introduced elements of Christianity to Ireland even before formal missionary efforts. 5th Century Patrick, formerly a slave in Ireland, escaped but returned as a missionary in 432 to spread Christian teachings, converting chieftains and establishing churches. Palladius and Declan belong … Continue reading Irish Church History Chronology

Ten Influential Irish Evangelical Christians: Part 1

1. T.C. Hammond (1877-1961) At a personal level, I first heard of Hammond when my father-in-law, Warren Nelson, was writing his biography. But some years before, someone recommended Hammond’s In Understanding Be Men to me. Nowadays, much better introductions to Christian doctrine are available, but even in 1981, it was still well regarded. Looking at … Continue reading Ten Influential Irish Evangelical Christians: Part 1