In yesterday's post, I mentioned that I was due to preach at our Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion service in the evening. It went better than I feared, but not as well as I hoped. I really felt the months away, … [Read more...]
The Church The Bible Built
March 19, 2011 By
We often have no idea of the final results of what we do -- what harvest will be gathered from the seeds that we sow. All we can do is continue to sow the seeds in faith, and leave the rest to God. And if that's true for … [Read more...]
Round the Bible in 40 days
March 8, 2011 By
The Bishop of Huntingdon has challenged himself to read around the Bible in the forty days of Lent this year -- which starts tomorrow. He has invited anyone else who would like to to join him. I am challenging myself to … [Read more...]
Retooning the Nativity
January 3, 2011 By
The story of Christ's birth has been passed down from generation to generation. As time has passed, in efforts to relay the story to others, man has perhaps taken some creative license with the events of the Nativity. … [Read more...]
Trusting in your word
October 24, 2010 By
The longest of the psalms, Psalm 119, is a hymn of praise to the value of the Scriptures. We read in verse 127 the words, "Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold." The Holy Bible is worth its … [Read more...]
The Gideons International
May 15, 2010 By
There have been many times that I've found comfort when seeing a Gideons Bible, especially when I've been in hospital. And I still have my little red New Testament and Psalms that came from the Gideons when I was in my … [Read more...]
Bible in a Minute
March 30, 2010 By
Have you ever wanted to learn everything and yet nothing about the Bible all at the same time? Then this video is for you. It has been made by Luke Barats and Joe Bereta -- their website is … [Read more...]
Trusting in your word
October 25, 2009 By
Trusting in your word The longest of the psalms, Psalm 119, is a hymn of praise to the value of the Scriptures. We read in verse 127 the words, "Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold." The … [Read more...]
Jews and the People of God
June 23, 2009 By
Here's the sermon I preached, more or less, when I officiated at Evensong on Sunday, The Second Sunday after Trinity. It was, as always, a great pleasure and privilege to be able to do this. Jews and the People of … [Read more...]
I am standing at the door, knocking
April 14, 2009 By
I am standing at the door, knocking This is one of those clever jokes, a genre of joke I particularly enjoy. I can't remember when I first heard it, it was a while ago, but I still think it's funny. Hope you find it … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
Elizabeth Jackson on 