I am at the stage in life when I read the death announcements in the daily paper – in my
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The Risen Jesus is Lord of all
Easter Sunday is the most exciting day of the year. This is the day when Christians proclaim, ‘The Lord is
Continue readingThe 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
Continue readingLet’s greet one another
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
Continue readingAre pulpits necessary?
In many churches today, pulpits are a thing of the past. Most Baptist churches, for instance, have done away with
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