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The Restroom Statue

October 20, 2009 By

Sometimes I think we expect too much of our priests, forgetting that they are human, just like the rest of us. But that expectation does make for some great jokes. Here is, I think, one of those jokes. Enjoy! The … [Read more...]

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Receive the gifts of your love, new every morning

October 18, 2009 By
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Receive the gifts of your love, new every morning The gift of God’s love is a tremendous thing. It’s good to know that God loves us as much as he does, even more than the person who loves us the most. It’s a … [Read more...]

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Hide and Seek

October 17, 2009 By
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Hide and Seek This charming little story dropped into my inbox earlier in the week; thanks Daniel. It wonderfully illustrates the wisdom of young children. I don't imagine it's a factually accurate account of … [Read more...]

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Friday Foto

October 16, 2009 By
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Friday Foto Here is a picture of Ely Cathedral from amongst my collection of recent photographs. It's taken from down the hill on the eastern side of the cathedral. You can just see the top of the Octagon. … [Read more...]

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Blog Action Day 2009 — Climate Change

October 15, 2009 By
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Blog Action Day 2009 -- Climate Change Today is Blog Action Day 2009, and this year people from all around the world are using their blogs to talk about Climate Change in some way. It's a great idea, and a super way … [Read more...]

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Impulsive Decisions

October 14, 2009 By
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Impulsive Decisions This post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle touches on a subject that I certainly need to think more about, and, probably, many others do too. Decision making isn't my strongest point, but … [Read more...]

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The Walls of Jericho

October 13, 2009 By

Here is my sermon, more or less what I said at least, from Evensong on Sunday evening at Godmanchester. Most unusually, for me, I chose to preach on the Old Testament reading. When I prepare the Liturgical Rota -- … [Read more...]

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Live each day with confidence

October 11, 2009 By
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Live each day with confidence I am something of a worrier. Now that wouldn’t be so bad, but, I know, there are times when my worrying will have an adverse effect on my life. But I also know, that that is very … [Read more...]

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Wanna Borrow a Jack?

October 10, 2009 By

Wanna Borrow a Jack? This is one of those stories I've heard many times over the years, in several different versions, some more serious than others. I particularly like the way it is presented here. Wanna Borrow … [Read more...]

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Friday Foto

October 9, 2009 By
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Friday Foto I was really pleased to have managed to capture the amazing markings on this Spider. I've no idea what kind it is, it could have been deadly poisonous for all I knew -- not very likely in England unless it … [Read more...]

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