Tim Chesterton
@timchesterton.bsky.social
Jesus-follower (Anglican/Mennonite hybrid), husband, dad, grandpa, friend, neighbour, folk musician.
If you start following me and I see that you follow 14 million other people, I may well block you, for obvious reasons.
If you start following me and I see that you follow 14 million other people, I may well block you, for obvious reasons.
‘Jesus answered, “If you knew the generosity of God and who I am, you would be asking me for a drink, and I would give you fresh, living water.”’
John.4.10 ‘The Message’
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John.4.10 ‘The Message’
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailygospels
January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
‘Jesus answered, “If you knew the generosity of God and who I am, you would be asking me for a drink, and I would give you fresh, living water.”’
John.4.10 ‘The Message’
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailygospels
John.4.10 ‘The Message’
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailygospels
I don't usually use this kind of language on social media, but Trump should just f___ off. We're all sick to death of him and his childish tantrums. He's eighty years old, for crying out loud; when is he going to become an adult?
Trump was very unhappy with Carney's speech. Trump said "I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn't so grateful — they should be grateful to the U.S., Canada. Canada lives because of the United States...Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements."
January 21, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I don't usually use this kind of language on social media, but Trump should just f___ off. We're all sick to death of him and his childish tantrums. He's eighty years old, for crying out loud; when is he going to become an adult?
“That’s why my cup is running over. This is the assigned moment for him (Jesus) to move into the center, while I slip off to the sidelines.”
John 3.29b-30 The Message
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John 3.29b-30 The Message
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January 21, 2026 at 3:06 PM
“That’s why my cup is running over. This is the assigned moment for him (Jesus) to move into the center, while I slip off to the sidelines.”
John 3.29b-30 The Message
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John 3.29b-30 The Message
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Wow.
I’m not aware that anyone has ever felt the need to fundraise to support their election to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada.
I’m disappointed that it has come to this in the Church of England.
I’m not aware that anyone has ever felt the need to fundraise to support their election to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada.
I’m disappointed that it has come to this in the Church of England.
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The Inclusive Synod Election Campaign
We're fundraising with Inclusive Church to support the election of inclusive people to the General Synod of the Church of England in the 2026 elections. This will help the Church to be more diverse a...
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January 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Wow.
I’m not aware that anyone has ever felt the need to fundraise to support their election to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada.
I’m disappointed that it has come to this in the Church of England.
I’m not aware that anyone has ever felt the need to fundraise to support their election to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada.
I’m disappointed that it has come to this in the Church of England.
‘Jesus appointed twelve (naming them “apostles”) to be with him and to be sent out as heralds…’
Mark.3.14 (NT Wright translation)
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Mark.3.14 (NT Wright translation)
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#dailygospels
January 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM
‘Jesus appointed twelve (naming them “apostles”) to be with him and to be sent out as heralds…’
Mark.3.14 (NT Wright translation)
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailygospels
Mark.3.14 (NT Wright translation)
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailygospels
PM Mark Carney, in answer to a question about whether China was a more reliable partner than America:
“Yes, in terms of the way our relationship has progressed in recent months with China, it is more predictable...”
Trump: "More tariffs unless you obey me!"
“Yes, in terms of the way our relationship has progressed in recent months with China, it is more predictable...”
Trump: "More tariffs unless you obey me!"
January 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM
PM Mark Carney, in answer to a question about whether China was a more reliable partner than America:
“Yes, in terms of the way our relationship has progressed in recent months with China, it is more predictable...”
Trump: "More tariffs unless you obey me!"
“Yes, in terms of the way our relationship has progressed in recent months with China, it is more predictable...”
Trump: "More tariffs unless you obey me!"
New blog and Substack post: 'Stop Making My Father's House a Marketplace!'
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“Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”
“Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” (John 2.16b NRSVue)
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January 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM
New blog and Substack post: 'Stop Making My Father's House a Marketplace!'
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‘Jesus told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”’
John.2.16 NRSVUE
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John.2.16 NRSVUE
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January 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM
‘Jesus told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”’
John.2.16 NRSVUE
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John.2.16 NRSVUE
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‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?’
Psalm 22.1 NRSVUE
Sometimes you just have to be honest with God about how you feel. That’s enough.
Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?’
Psalm 22.1 NRSVUE
Sometimes you just have to be honest with God about how you feel. That’s enough.
January 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?’
Psalm 22.1 NRSVUE
Sometimes you just have to be honest with God about how you feel. That’s enough.
Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?’
Psalm 22.1 NRSVUE
Sometimes you just have to be honest with God about how you feel. That’s enough.
From Richard Wagamese, ‘Embers’
January 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM
From Richard Wagamese, ‘Embers’
A really excellent daily meditation from the good folks at Forward Day by Day.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM
A really excellent daily meditation from the good folks at Forward Day by Day.
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'The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” '
John 1.43 NRSVue
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John 1.43 NRSVue
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January 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM
'The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” '
John 1.43 NRSVue
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John 1.43 NRSVue
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From C.S. Lewis, 'The Magician's Nephew'
I think the President of the United States is the White Witch.
I think the President of the United States is the White Witch.
January 15, 2026 at 12:46 AM
From C.S. Lewis, 'The Magician's Nephew'
I think the President of the United States is the White Witch.
I think the President of the United States is the White Witch.
From Richard Wagamese, ‘Embers’
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 PM
From Richard Wagamese, ‘Embers’
January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
New post on my blog and Substack: 'Be More Radical'.
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Be More Radical
Over on the Inclusive Evangelicals blog, some of the convenors and members have been writing posts about new year’s resolutions for the IE movement.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:15 AM
New post on my blog and Substack: 'Be More Radical'.
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Half way through my little REB (Revised English Bible) New Testament. I’m really enjoying it.
January 14, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Half way through my little REB (Revised English Bible) New Testament. I’m really enjoying it.
I've been asked to share my thoughts about the recent confession from Philip Yancey of an 8-year extramarital affair. I have thought this over, and have decided that because I often express my gratitude for Philip's writings, I should make a response.
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A Word about Philip Yancey
My personal affection and admiration for the writings of Philip Yancey is well known. I’ve never made any attempt to conceal the fact that his influence on my life has been huge, going right back t…
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January 14, 2026 at 4:41 AM
I've been asked to share my thoughts about the recent confession from Philip Yancey of an 8-year extramarital affair. I have thought this over, and have decided that because I often express my gratitude for Philip's writings, I should make a response.
tachesterton.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/a...
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New book review (sort of!) on my blog and Substack.
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2026 Book 5: Tim Chesterton ‘Seasons in Meadowvale’
As I said at the beginning of my review of The Road to Meadowvale, it seems a little weird for authors to read (and review!) their own books, but I’m looking for ideas for a new one, and in the pas…
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January 14, 2026 at 3:19 AM
New book review (sort of!) on my blog and Substack.
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Another highly relevant psalm quote!
Psalm 10.7-11 REB
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Psalm 10.7-11 REB
#EveningPrayer
#dailypsalms
#DailyOfficeLectionary
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Another highly relevant psalm quote!
Psalm 10.7-11 REB
#EveningPrayer
#dailypsalms
#DailyOfficeLectionary
Psalm 10.7-11 REB
#EveningPrayer
#dailypsalms
#DailyOfficeLectionary
Sometimes the daily psalms seem strangely relevant…
‘Nothing they say is true;
they are bent on complete destruction.
Their throats are gaping tombs;
smooth talk runs off their tongues.’
Psalm 5.9 REB
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‘Nothing they say is true;
they are bent on complete destruction.
Their throats are gaping tombs;
smooth talk runs off their tongues.’
Psalm 5.9 REB
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailypsalms
January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Sometimes the daily psalms seem strangely relevant…
‘Nothing they say is true;
they are bent on complete destruction.
Their throats are gaping tombs;
smooth talk runs off their tongues.’
Psalm 5.9 REB
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailypsalms
‘Nothing they say is true;
they are bent on complete destruction.
Their throats are gaping tombs;
smooth talk runs off their tongues.’
Psalm 5.9 REB
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailypsalms
From Richard Wagamese, ‘Embers’
January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
From Richard Wagamese, ‘Embers’
(John the Baptist) answered in the words of the prophet Isaiah: ‘I am a voice crying in the wilderness, “Make straight the way for the Lord.” ’
John 1.28 REB
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John 1.28 REB
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#DailyOfficeLectionary
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January 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
(John the Baptist) answered in the words of the prophet Isaiah: ‘I am a voice crying in the wilderness, “Make straight the way for the Lord.” ’
John 1.28 REB
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailygospels
John 1.28 REB
#MorningPrayer
#DailyOfficeLectionary
#dailygospels