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Running into God, Reflections for Ordinary Days

Reviewed by Stephen Henwood.

Many years ago I was an occasional attender at Saltersgill Fellowship in Middlesbrough. Its charismatic leader was Dave Tomlinson whose journey from the House Church movement has already been well documented. Now Vicar of St Luke’s Church in Holloway, North London, he has presented a volume of reflections based on talks given at this church. Some were given on the special Sundays of the liturgical year, but many are homilies given on ordinary days. Dave Tomlinson likes special days, but he appreciates the ordinary, realising this gives focus and meaning to the routine nature of life.

Those who preach regularly will appreciate the crafting of each talk. Introductions are important and there are some very good ones here. Knowing when to stop is equally important and Tomlinson shows how simple and effective one can be. Again, illustrations lighten up any talk and there are many good ones here.

This is not a handbook on preaching, and the real benefit in reading will be refreshment and stimulation in the faith. This is a good book.