Best books: TF Torrance, Incarnation: The Person and Life of Christ [2008] (this is among the most exciting of publications to appear this year); Barack Obama, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.

Best music: Andrew Peterson, Clear to Venus; Sting, Songs from the Labyrinth [2006]

Best films: Black Gold [2007]

Best drink: Teeccino Herbal Coffee Almond Amaretto (also available in Australia from NTP Health Products)

[Apologies for the delay in posting this monthly bests. It’s been a hectic time. As a consolation, let me draw attention to an encouraging post by Richard Floyd on Forsyth and baptism].