I came across this joke, and thought it very funny. But, sadly, all too true too, with the current economic climate. However, there's another reason I particularly like this joke -- it reminds us that sometimes we have … [Read more...]
Simon’s Cat in ‘Santa Claws’
December 16, 2010 By
I will be putting our Christmas Tree up this weekend, and fully expect Fudge (our cat) to get up to some of the antics displayed in this latest offering from the brilliant Simon Tofield -- a curious cat discovering … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son
December 12, 2010 By
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. It’s a day when we, traditionally, think about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus’ coming at Christmas -- now less than two weeks away! John the Baptist was a bit of … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
January 8, 2010 By
Here is a picture of the Nativity set we have at Godmanchester Church. They're really quite beautiful figures, though, I'm sure, not very lifelike -- much too white. The crib will remain in Church now until Candlemas. … [Read more...]
Wise Men
January 6, 2010 By
Here is the sermon I preached at Godmanchester in the main morning service for The Epiphany -- we transferred the feast from today to the nearest Sunday. I rarely preach in the morning services now -- I think, though no … [Read more...]
The Truths of Christmas
January 5, 2010 By
I have seen some clever parrots before, but none like the one in this little story. But it wasn't clever enough to be able to see how it would end up. Enjoy! The Truths of Christmas What is at the heart of … [Read more...]
Find him in those in need
January 3, 2010 By
The picture with this post is a part of one of my favourite windows at Godmanchester Church. We are fortunate enough to have some really good Victorian stained glass in the church -- must try and get some more pictures … [Read more...]
The Fairy on the Christmas Tree
December 29, 2009 By
This is the story of why we have a fairy on top of the Christmas Tree. There are many variations of it around, but this is one of my favourites. Hope you enjoy it too. The Fairy on the Christmas Tree Everything … [Read more...]
Eternal unity of perfect love
December 27, 2009 By
This phrase, “eternal unity of perfect love”, from the Collect for the First Sunday of Christmas, sums up rather well in its five words just what the God I try to serve is all about. God exists outside of time, or … [Read more...]
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth
December 25, 2009 By
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth. Heaven touches earth at the birth of the Christ-child, whenever we celebrate it, and however we celebrate it. Heaven touches earth in dramatic ways. We see it in Isaiah’s … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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