It’s now 14 years since my ordination, I served for 20 years as a volunteer in ministry prior to that. I admit to having felt tired for the last six months; not exhausted or burnt out, but more emotionally tired than physically or spiritually.
Three Crosses, Two Criminals, One Innocent Man
Three Deaths, Two Responses, One Man Saved
Jesus’ conversation with a Samaritan woman teaches us that it’s not important where we worship, as God isn’t limited by location, it’s not about place or tradition – what matters is who we worship and how.
Recently we had a couple of children (9 & 11) who expressed a desire to be baptised, both having come to faith a short while ago. We were thrilled, but aware that we’ve not baptised children before and that our usual ‘prep’ wouldn’t be appropriate. Ahead of the Baptism service at Easter, I produced a two-sided worksheet; the first side…
In the Bible, the number three signifies ‘completeness’. When things are said three times, that’s considered the last word. Innocent Yesterday as I was reading Luke 23 I noticed that three times it is mentioned that Jesus is guilty of nothing: v4 – Pilate: “I don’t find him guilty of anything.” v15 – Pilate: “Herod didn’t find him guilty either and…
Yesterday was quite a day, and in many ways was the culmination of a big year. A year of trusting God and seeking His way forward; a year of getting frustrated, of doubting, and of messing up occasionally (but pretty spectacularly). But God has been faithful throughout, and His leading has been evident, His provision amazing, and His plan & timing perfect (as…
Having started by reflecting on the art of sailing and being led to the work of the Holy Spirit, I now come to some reflections on the nature & purpose of a windmill. [if you’ve not read the first post, I recommend you do so before continuing] This weekend I visited the windmill mentioned in the earlier post. – see the photos…
A few months ago, whilst on a retreat day, I was out walking, thinking, praying, listening to God, and taking photos. I was less than a mile from my childhood home, but in an area I’d not explored previously*. [* I had tried to explore it previously, but had been shot at by a farmer – it has since become…
A few years ago I led an Easter Sunrise service for our Church, then a couple of years later used the same service for a city-wide service. You can download the notes & song-sheet below. Feel free to use without need to credit me. Service Notes [PDF 168k] Song Sheet [PDF 189k] [Get in touch if you’d like a version…
The Kingdom of God is like a cobweb: always there, but seldom seen unless you’re looking for it often surprising you when you run into it unexpectedly early in the morning, it is heavy with refreshing dew; pregnant with possibility Lord, open us up to see the Kingdom of God around us today.
Recently I’ve been challenged about the use of an inappropriate image for a Christian project. What follows are my reflections on whether or not using the image was wise or appropriate.When setting up a new project recently (Hope MK) and putting together the website, I selected a number of images which unmistakeably represented Milton Keynes. These each featured iconic scenes…