Author: sean

I write these reflections in the wake of a further attack in London and following the attack in Manchester.  My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by these horrible events. On Friday I visited the theatre to watch Arthur Miller’s incredible play “The Crucible”.  The Crucible holds a bit of a special place […]

This week is rapidly turning into “one of those” weeks.  If I am brutally honest about it, I am beginning to feel a bit stressed at the moment.  So much to do and so little time in which to do it.  My normal, default mode, for times like this is to work longer and harder […]

This weekend I did something I have never done before.  I went to a music festival called, The Big Church Day Out (you can check them out here www.bigchurchdayout.com).  I had a wonderful time, heard some great music and enjoyed good company.  Having never been before, I wasn’t sure quite what to expect.  Thankfully, I […]

I spotted something this morning that really made me think. I was just getting into my car (to go and do the shopping) when a car passed me with it’s boot wide open.  I followed him down the road and could see no large or unusual load, just the boot had been left open. As […]

Have you ever overheard an inappropriate conversation and thought, “shall I challenge it or not?” It happened to me the other day. I was walking through the Church and heard a discussion which included the words “death row”. I was horrified.  Shocked that such a thing could be mentioned especially as the words were said […]

“I have an idea”, or (more likely) “I have no idea!”  Phrases we use and phrases I have been thinking about.  I have been thinking about thinking (sounds a bit Winnie the Poohish).  But, stick with me for a moment, because our thought life, minds and brains are incredible. I typed “human brain” into that […]

Dear friends,  I am living through what I can only describe (in the most flippant manner possible) a painful and traumatic experience at the moment.  I am clearing out my bookcase, I am having a major purge! Now, just in case you don’t know me well and think that is far too flippant, let me […]

If there is one thing I dislike about attending conferences, training events, meetings and so forth it’s the wearing of name badges!   At some conferences the badges are printed and produced at others, you have to write your own.  I am sure I am not the only one who has been tempted to change […]

Okay, let me get a bit personal.   If you think that the Christian makes things easy, here is a bit of news for you. It doesn’t! Sometimes, being a Christian is a tough thing. Being a minister doesn’t give you instant access to all the answers to all your struggles.There is a verse that I […]

This morning, in Church I shared this painting with the congregation.  No, I didn’t paint it!  My drawing is pathetic.  This was done by an artist called Caravagio in the 17th Century.  Just take a moment and look at the expression on the faces.  Take a look at where Thomas has placed his hand, imagine […]