I’ve heard from many that the season of lockdown we are enduring is coming to be known as “the great indoors!” Unable to enjoy the sunshine and Spring weather as we usually would – BBQs with friends, camping trips, fishing… Continue Reading
In our gospel reading today we jump back in time, before Jesus death and subsequent resurrection. Jesus is trying once again to prepare his disciples for his imminent death. He tells them “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You… Continue Reading
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10.10 I wonder if it could be said that the author of the Gospel of John was an expert in producing soundbites or memorable catchphrases… short and snappy… Continue Reading
Amazing things do happen, it’s just that we don’t expect them! If someone had told you at Christmas that by Easter all the pubs in Britain would be shut and they would be pouring the beer down the drain would… Continue Reading
Around 1996 we moved to my second posting in Plymouth where I served as a Children & Youth worker in the village of Eggbuckland on the edge of the city. We served in the medieval church of St Edward and… Continue Reading
It feels very strange to be celebrating Easter here on my own in the garden, with the birds chirping in my ear, rather than in church with each of you. In fact its been a strange couple of weeks. All… Continue Reading
Children often ask: ‘Why is it called Good Friday? Surely there’s nothing good about a man dying on a cross especially someone who did not deserve it. The straightforward answer to the question is that it’s not the events of… Continue Reading
Nearly every city in the world has statues of men on horses in central squares or parks. Usually these dudes have ridden to the rescue of the city or their country in time of war commanding great armies. Now they… Continue Reading
Today feels like a rather unprecedented day possibly in church history, but certainly in my life time. No public worship to take place anywhere in the Church in Wales or England. This seems particularly ironic given that traditionally Mothering Sunday… Continue Reading
For those who order goods over the internet, you will be familiar with the little box you have to tick to accept the terms and conditions. It’s easy to overlook it and then wonder why the site seems to get… Continue Reading