When did Easter start? Did it start in the garden, when a woman in fear and despair came to perform one last task for Jesus, to clean and anoint his body in death but instead found her Lord, calling her by name? Did it start in the dawn on Sunday, as the sun began to rise, and […]
I should have been preaching this morning, but after at least 3 clear days my daughter had several seizures and with her dad away on a scout camp, I had to stay home. There were some reserve plans, so I hope they are having a lovely, God-filled morning. I thought I might as well put the preparation […]
In the same way that a lot of Christians would say they don’t ‘do religion’, they ‘have a relationship’, most would also say they don’t do theology. Theology tends to be seen as academic, arguing about things instead of believing the Bible, dusty, boring, unimportant, head knowledge with no practical import. I obviously disagree with all that, but […]
A blessing for International Women’s Day 2022 May we follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before us. ThoseLike Eve – who was called a ‘Help’ using the same word we use to call God our help.Like Sarah – who laughed but saw God’s blessingLike Hagar – who called out to God and was heardLike […]
I could ask why not? However, if you are thinking I shouldn’t be going then I know the reasons you could be thinking of giving. Many of them were opinions I once held, albeit, I hope, lightly. However I’ve studied, I’ve thought, I’ve prayed, I’ve read, then read, studied and prayed some more. Then I’ve ignored it […]
