Christ among us …..and our response
There is something profoundly moving about the way in which in Gods hands the seemingly insignificant becomes transformed and transformative. At Chris [...]
Joy and wonder
This third Sunday of Advent has traditionally been known for its emphasis on Joy and the exultation to Rejoice! As Advent is a season where we prepare [...]
Turning around. Turning to God.
Most of us have grown up taking our freedoms for granted, which in many ways is how it should be. It was very different in the ancient world from whic [...]
God’s light for a suffering world
Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent – that short four weeks leading up to Christmas. It’s a lovely season featuring the Advent wreath, f [...]
Help to weather the storms of life
What is it that keeps you true to all that you believe? What helps you weather the storms of life in a way that doesn’t uproot your basic values and l [...]
Finding freedom for others
With the arrival of Spring the birds are nesting, the weather is getting warmer and the blossoms are out. However, for most of us the signs of the loc [...]
The blind see….
In our Gospel reading this Sunday Jesus is on the last leg of his journey to Jerusalem. It’s a steep lonely road up from the Jordan valley into the Ju [...]
Ambition. Where does it lead us?
One of my brothers is a skilful ceramic artist, and from time to time I have invited him to participate in a service of worship where he sets up his p [...]
Welcoming children
Over the last month we have had the privilege of looking after two of our grandchildren a little more often. One of the challenges of the lockdown has [...]
Leadership
Leadership is often a lonely place, where difficult decisions need to be made, which can at times be unwelcome or met with resistance. We see that on [...]