Easter Sunday is the most exciting day of the year. This is the day when Christians proclaim, ‘The Lord is
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The Foot Washing – Reflections for Maundy Thursday
Although most Gospel parables came in story form, occasionally Jesus acted out a parable. For instance, when he rode into
Continue readingWe all have a story to tell
We all have a story to tell – alas not everybody tells their story. My ‘Grandad’ fought at Gallipoli and
Continue readingBooks for Today – March 2018
The Book of the Month: Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved (First British edition SPCK, London
Continue readingIs God male? A question for Mothering Sunday
“Dear God”, wrote an eight-year old girl, “are boys really better than girls? I know you are one, but try
Continue readingA tribute to Billy Graham
When I heard of the death of Billy Graham on 21 February, a host of memories came flooding back. As
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As part of my fitness regime, I go for a three mile walk two or three mornings a week. As
Continue readingLectio Divina
I despair at the narrow blinkeredness of some of my Evangelical brothers and sisters, and not least their condemnation of
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In many churches today, pulpits are a thing of the past. Most Baptist churches, for instance, have done away with
Continue readingA Loved One Dies
In this week’s blog post I want to engage in another ‘commercial’ and publicise a ….page booklet I have just
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