
When you look at the churches around about — certainly here in England, and much of Europe, not sure the same would be true for all of the world — it’s very often relatively easy to see something of the power they … [Read more...]
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A husband, father, and Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) reflecting on life, faith, and the prayers we pray in the Church of England

When you look at the churches around about — certainly here in England, and much of Europe, not sure the same would be true for all of the world — it’s very often relatively easy to see something of the power they … [Read more...]

When you look at the churches around about — certainly here in England, and much of Europe, not sure the same would be true for all of the world — it’s very often relatively easy to see something of the power they … [Read more...]

I came across this story recently, and thought it really quite moving. Fortunately, at least here in England, we don't see many children running around barefoot because their parents couldn't afford shoes. But it isn't … [Read more...]

I was on duty -- officiating and preaching -- at evensong in Godmanchester again on Sunday. I suspect every preacher preaching this past weekend wrestled with the same questions as I did: how much do I include about the … [Read more...]

When you look at the churches around about — certainly here in England, and much of Europe, not sure the same would be true for all of the world — it’s very often relatively easy to see something of the power they … [Read more...]

This is one of those story's that you can't help but hope is, at least, based on an actual event. It illustrates, wonderfully, how kind we can be to each other. Sadly, it does also illustrate the opposite of that -- But … [Read more...]

This is one of those stories that may, or may not, be true; but you hope that it might, at least, be based on an event that actually happened. I'd like to think that if I were in the situation this young man found … [Read more...]

When you look at the churches around about — certainly here in England, and much of Europe, not sure the same would be true for all of the world — it’s very often relatively easy to see something of the power they … [Read more...]

Jesus at the Temple The following is the text of the sermon I preached when I led Evensong on Sunday, 13 July; at Church -- St Mary the Virgin, Godmanchester. It was quite disconcerting when I first started to … [Read more...]

Kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace Unexpected coincidences often amaze me, and leave me wondering if it's God's timing at work. I experienced one of those moments when I was reading … [Read more...]