…abide in Him
Most of us are weary of these lockdowns - I am. Even though I know that they are necessary in stopping the spread of this virus at times it feels like [...]
God never stops loving us
One of the things I love about John’s Gospel – so different from Matthew, Mark and Luke – is the opportunity John gives us to listen in on a couple of [...]
God with us always
One of the vivid memories I have of my time on the Island of Iona in Scotland is what happened every Saturday morning. This was the time when all the [...]
Jesus – the gate to new life
One of the first images we are given of the early Christian Church is that of the disciples who have gathered for mutual support in an atmosphere of f [...]
Jesus treats people with respect. How do we treat others?
What challenging times we live in as we come to terms with the impact that the Corona Virus is having on us all – right across the world. However, it [...]
Life-giving Sabbath
It’s a long time since I thought of Jesus as the old children’s hymn puts it: Gentle Jesus meek and mild, look upon a little child pity my simplicity, [...]
Love one another
Jesus’ command to love one another is the focus of the Gospel reading this Sunday. This message is central to the Gospel of John and reveals the heart [...]
Light in the darkness
One of the enduring symbols of our faith is ‘Light’. I have always been fascinated by lighthouses and the role they have played over the centuries in [...]
Has anyone ever given you a very expensive gift?
Has anyone ever given you a very expensive gift? How did you feel? That’s one way to begin thinking ourselves into the story of Mary of Bethany pourin [...]