Parents, teachers, and others dealing with children on a daily basis regularly face the dilemma of how and when to reward and how and when to punish. Did Johnny mean to hit his sister with a cricket bat or was… Continue Reading
I’d like to take you on a little trip down Memory Lane, back to a time when things in general seemed a little more care free. I’d like you to imagine that it’s a beautiful day in the middle of… Continue Reading
I have to admit that I am rather partial to peaches. Fresh or tinned I like them both and they are a wonderful companion for jelly, ice cream or evaporated milk. They go quite nicely with fresh cream as well… Continue Reading
Just a few short weeks ago I was listening to Jonathan preaching his Sunday morning sermon. If my memory serves me right he preached about a king whose son was about to be married and a wonderful feast had been… Continue Reading
Today is called “ascension” Sunday. Not long ago we celebrated Easter, and about forty days after the Resurrection, we find in today’s reading that Jesus left the Earth and ascended to Heaven in plain view of his disciples, who were… Continue Reading
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