A Note from Sacred & Secular
Reflections, gratitude, and what lies ahead
Dear friends,
Welcome to my very first newsletter, which will become a monthly catch-up of all things related to Sacred & Secular.
Firstly, a thank you. Since Sacred & Secular launched in November 2025, I have been overwhelmed by your subscriptions, messages and comments. A special thank you also to those who have put their faith in this project by paying to subscribe. Seeing this happen has brought me much joy and has encouraged me more than you might realise.
Sacred and Secular has always aimed to contextualise the Bible and religious language in the world we live in. Sometimes that is affirming, other times unsettling. From the beginning, I wanted to provide regular articles that were thoughtful, reflective, and sometimes challenging. I have really enjoyed writing for you every day.
I am constantly thinking about new things to delve into. Just this week, I have been looking at the news and wondering how the fragility that surrounds us can be reflected in the Bible and what its writers said that might help with that. Many people look at the news with a heavy heart, wondering what to make of it all. I have also been looking at some of Jesus’ parables and delving deeper into their meaning. All this will come in future articles in February!
I love hearing from you. Please do get in touch and let me know if there are any topics you would like me to tackle. Also, how is Sacred and Secular working for you? I also love to hear your stories!
For now, thank you again, and I look forward to another month of pausing and reflecting.
Paul
A few people have asked how Sacred & Secular works, so here’s a quick outline.
You can sign up for the free tier, and you get a Sunday article, plus occasional weekday articles, to your inbox.
You can also opt to pay £5 a month (or annually for an extra discount) to get daily articles delivered to your inbox. These reflections are designed for those moments when you are having the morning coffee and need something more nourishing than social media to read.