Continuing our nautical series of blogs, death may be likened to settling sail for a new world. Twice in his
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The Christian hope as an anchor
Continuing my nautical theme from last week, my mind goes to a ship’s anchor. Anchors come in all shapes and
Continue readingThe Christian leader as a helmsman
Although every member of the crew has a role to play, on a modern cruise ship ultimately it is the
Continue readingThe church as a boat
Next Tuesday Caroline and I are ‘pushing the boat’ out and taking a cruise. So it occurred to me that
Continue readingWhat would Jesus say about churches and data protection?
As a member of one of the five Rotary clubs in Chelmsford, my name appears every year along with many
Continue readingEmail signatures and personal identity
For years I have had a ‘signature’, which automatically was added at the end of my emails. When I was
Continue readingAffirmations of the Bible: a ministry resource
When Michael Faraday, the great scientist, lay dying, a friend asked him, “What are your speculations?” Gently Faraday replied: “Speculations?
Continue readingNotices are important, but where do we put them?
When I was a child, I attended a church where every Sunday all the forthcoming events of the week were
Continue readingAll badged up and ready to be known
Two months ago I welcomed five new members into my Rotary club – I gave each one a Rotary badge
Continue readingHow do we build relationships with people of other faiths?
The city of Chelmsford in which I live is overwhelmingly white, and overwhelmingly nominal Christian. There is, however, a small
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