The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

Bradford on Avon

I was preaching yesterday in the old Baptist chapel in Bradford on Avon. It's only just over two hours away so we were able as a family to go up and down in the day.
They are without a pastor at the moment and so I happily went and preached on the deaths of Elijah and Elisha. They are lovely people and it's always good to be there. I slipped into the Sunday School (on God's jealousy) first then joined two members to pray before the morning service. There was a prayer meeting before the evening service. They were saying how in their open air work there is not much response from townsfolk but others are interested. They had a good chat with a young Muslim fellow last week.
In between services we were with Eleri's sister and family. That was great fun as ever. Good day.

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