15 Jun Suffering Well
Life is far from easy at times and most of us at some point will experience suffering or trials of one kind or another. In my life...
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21 May Lost Vision?
I was walking my little black dog recently and came across the pair of glasses (pic)that someone had clearly lost. I imagined some guy stumbling home not being able to see where he was going! Seeing those glasses made we realise how easy it is to...
09 May Doubting Thomas Got A Bad Press!
I've always felt sorry for Thomas - after all, ever since he doubted Jesus' resurrection, he's been hung out to dry! Yet, in actual fact he wasn't the only one who doubted that the impossible had happened: 'While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself...
17 Apr Ruling In The Midst Of Enemies
'With friends like you - who needs an enemy?!' It's the kind of thing we say to someone, often lightheartedly but occasionally with some meaning. However I guess most of us at some point have discovered we have someone who has, for whatever reason, become...
04 Apr What Makes A True Disciple?
I wonder what being a disciple of Jesus Christ means to you? In fact what makes a true disciple? What does following Christ mean to you? Easter is always a great time to consider this as we contemplate Jesus' incredible act of self denial and sacrifice on the...
25 Mar Whatever!
Sometimes I can be having a conversation with my wife or daughter about something that I'm really interested in - say football, current affairs or something I've seen on television and I will enthusiastically talk at some length about the subject - only to be...
13 Mar Just Say Grace!
We rarely say grace before a meal in our house and yet it seems like every time we go for a meal at someone's house they ask me to say grace!! It's what pastors are expected to do! 'For what we're about to receive, may the...
04 Mar Getting Your Edge Back
Getting Your Edge Back ~ I hate losing things! Just recently I've been trying really hard to get something back! I've been working hard to get my weight down and fitness levels back to where they were last summer. I must admit that the long winter...
19 Feb It’s What You Do In Secret…
Many years ago I arranged a surprise treat for my wife Julia, to go to London's West End to watch Phantom of the Opera. It was before the days of internet and so, in order to keep it a secret, I had to drive home...
05 Feb When The Going Gets Tough
'When the going gets tough the tough get going' was a massive hit for Billy Ocean in 1986.The question is what do you and I do when the going gets tough?! I love the Psalms and I've found Psalm 13 to be particularly inspirational during tough...