He Needed Me

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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 … [Read more...]

Fill your Church on earth with power and compassion

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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 … [Read more...]

Jesus at the Temple

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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 … [Read more...]

Kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace

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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 … [Read more...]

Fill your Church on earth with power and compassion

Ely Cathedral

Fill your Church on earth with power and compassion 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 … [Read more...]