Be for us a living hope Hope is one of the mainstays of Christianity. Consider the last verse of one of the better-known Biblical readings, and one of my favourites, 1 Corinthians 13: And now faith, hope, and love … [Read more...]
The Grace of Imperfection
December 21, 2008 By
The Grace of Imperfection I came across this story at Kay's Ephemeral Thoughts, and thought it really quite beautiful. It has a powerful message for all of us with imperfections -- that would be all of us … [Read more...]
So we wait for his coming in glory
December 20, 2008 By
So we wait for his coming in glory Normally, when we get to this Fourth Sunday of Advent, I'm almost buzzing with the anticipation of Christmas being less than a week away. The season of Advent has always gradually … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
December 19, 2008 By
Friday Foto This is a picture of the Reredos behind the altar in the Holy House at Walsingham. … [Read more...]
Vicar’s Car Parking Dilemma
December 18, 2008 By
Vicar's Car Parking Dilemma I thought this was really funny when I first read it. A vicar was taking morning service when he suddenly realized that he'd left his car parked on double yellow lines at a dangerous … [Read more...]
Archbishop’s Christmas Message to the Anglican Communion
December 16, 2008 By
Archbishop's Christmas Message to the Anglican Communion I was very impressed by the Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas message to the Anglican Communion, published yesterday. Bearing in mind some of the horror … [Read more...]
The Father’s Eyes
December 14, 2008 By
The Father's Eyes I came across this story, and it made me cry. It doesn't really matter too much whether it's true or not. It contains an important message which is very definitely true. The Father's Eyes Bob … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son
December 13, 2008 By
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son The Third Sunday of Advent is a day when we, traditionally, think about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus' coming at Christmas. John the Baptist … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
December 12, 2008 By
Friday Foto This is a picture of the figures on top of the Rood Screen in Godmanchester Church. I only recently realized that the Rood Screen is so named because the figure of the crucified Jesus is called the "Rood". … [Read more...]
Ryan Ferguson recites Hebrews chapters 9 and 10
December 11, 2008 By
Ryan Ferguson recites Hebrews chapters 9 and 10 Here's a video of Ryan Ferguson giving a memorized dramatic recitation of Hebrews 9 and 10 from the ESV Bible. It's pretty amazing, and really brings the text to … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
Elizabeth Jackson on 