Have you ever stopped to consider how amazing the human body is? When the Psalmist tells us we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139 vs.14), he certainly knew what he was talking about! I have been really astounded by the Invictus Games that have been filling our news recently, wounded service personnel with amazing […]
Stand back!
When I was a child (many many moons ago) there was a program called “Ask The Family”. It was a quiz come general knowledge type program in which two family teams would compete against each other. It had quite a distinctive theme tune and was presented by Robert Robinson (go on admit it – you […]
Smelly feet
This morning I preached on one of the toughest topics, love. Jesus said; “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13 vs. 34 – […]
What a Load of Rubbish
It happened this morning. I had lost a piece of paper with an important reference number on it. I was convinced it was in my desk drawer. I opened my drawer and, there before me, was a collection of what can only be described as “stuff”. For the past 8 years, anything I thought of […]
Shame!
There are some Bible stories that really speak to me at several different levels and I would like to share with you one that I have been reflecting on recently. It’s found in John’s Gospel chapter 21. Basically, this happens after the resurrection. The disciples had seen Jesus on a couple of occasions, doubting Thomas […]
Wakey, wakey……
Are you a morning or an evening person? Are you “up with the lark” or, a “night owl”? I am a morning person (some of you inwardly groan – I can hear it from here). I love the start of a new day, an opportunity to start afresh, to begin again. For me the best, […]
Now that was Interesting….
Today is Good Friday and it was my turn to lead the service in the town square this morning. I am always amazed at how many people turn up from across the churches, and it is a great privilege to take part in the event. As I was leading today, I got to walk at […]
In the Garden
With Maundy Thursday tomorrow, here is an attempt at a poem what I wrote! What was it like in the garden When creation first sprang What was it like in the garden When God walked along with man What was it like in the garden Did you feel pain at the loss Did […]
Career Change
This morning we had our “Butty and a Prayer” meeting. It’s our bi-monthly men’s gathering we meet at 8am and share bacon butty’s, have a time of worship, some Bible teaching and prayer. I have grown to really enjoy these meetings – okay the bacon butty has something to do with that! Our meeting […]
Taxi!
A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Israel. It is a beautiful country, full of history and fascinating places. It is also a country of tragedy as we see a land that is divided, suffering and in conflict. I will never forget my first morning in Jerusalem. As we drove up […]