Your kingdom come When Jesus told us to pray, "your kingdom come", he was speaking about his future messianic reign on the earth. Throughout Scripture, the story of the Bible looks forward to the return of the … [Read more...]
Hallowed be your name
July 22, 2008 By
Hallowed be your name A name was extremely significant in Hebrew thought. Names weren't chosen by parents because they thought the initials would look good on their luggage. Neither did they choose a name because it … [Read more...]
Our Father in heaven
July 7, 2008 By
Our Father in heaven Right at the beginning of the prayer, we need to know who it is that we're praying to. When we come to the God of the universe in prayer, Jesus tells us, we can call him Father. There's a complete … [Read more...]
The Lord’s Prayer
July 3, 2008 By
The Lord's Prayer As our Saviour taught us, so we pray. Words that will be familiar to many, as the words that introduce the Lord's Prayer in Common Worship through Ordinary Time. Words that I say most mornings when … [Read more...]
Give us the will to be the servant of others
March 9, 2008 By
Give us the will to be the servant of others It's a shame that such wonderful words as can be found in today's (Fifth Sunday of Lent) Post Communion prayer, are hidden away in a place where they won't always get the … [Read more...]
Fasting and Feasting in Lent
February 6, 2008 By
Lent can be more than a time of fasting; it can be a season of feasting. We can use Lent to fast from certain things and to feast on others. Lent is a season in which we can: Fast from judging others; feast on the … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
Elizabeth Jackson on 