For part of my time as a student I lived in college ‘digs’. In those days students didn’t enjoy ensuite
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Grandparents have an important role to play
Growing older has its compensations – not least if it involves having grandchildren! Certainly one of the most rewarding developments
Continue readingWhy Alpha?
The autumn has come and yet again we have embarked upon another Alpha course – if my records are correct,
Continue readingWhat do we expect of our minister?
Every autumn our leadership team goes for a weekend away to Pleshey, a beautiful Essex village, which still retains its
Continue readingA Good Send Off
Expectations at death vary enormously. I have just had dealings with a very ‘loud’ non-church family whose loved one had
Continue readingRemember Jesus – a meditation for leaders
A friend of mine was telling me about a visit to another church. The sermon was interesting, but not uplifting.
Continue readingWhat is Competency?
A minister-friend of mine has recently gone through a sticky patch. Some of his church members accused him of being
Continue readingLiving Together
In February 2006, after having conducted 16 weddings in two years (which is a lot for a Baptist church, where
Continue readingVisiting a grave
The other Friday Caroline and I had been invited to attend a Ruby Wedding party which took place in a
Continue readingCelebrating a Sapphire Wedding
45 years ago – on 26 August 1967 to be precise – Caroline and I were married in Chester Street
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