Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In this week's reflection on our Collect, I want us to think a little about what it meant for the human Jesus to willingly suffer the agonies of crucifixion -- for us. The … [Read more...]
His Favourite Chocolate Chip Cookies
November 23, 2010 By
This joke dropped into my inbox recently, thanks Frank, and I thought it very funny -- despite the fact that it touches on one of those real taboo subjects. Hope you enjoy it too. His Favourite Chocolate Chip … [Read more...]
He Needed Me
July 3, 2010 By
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...]
Your wounds declare your love for the world
May 2, 2010 By
Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In this week's reflection on our Collect, I want us to think a little about what it meant for the human Jesus to willingly suffer the agonies of crucifixion -- for us. The … [Read more...]
Love and a welcome awaiting
November 14, 2009 By
This story about John Todd, a preacher in the late 1800's, dropped into my inbox this week. When I read it, I was moved to tears. In this last week when we thought so much about death, and especially those who have … [Read more...]
The Surgeon
October 3, 2009 By
The Surgeon Here is another one of those tales that may or may not be true, and probably doesn't matter either way. I don't think I can even begin to imagine what it must be like for doctors when there's nothing more … [Read more...]
What Can You Say?
September 23, 2009 By
What Can You Say? This is another one of those posts from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle that has really got be thinking. This time Lou talks about that most taboo of subjects, death; and particularly, talking to … [Read more...]
The Dark Candle
November 2, 2008 By
The Dark Candle On this day, All Souls Day, that we remember those we've love but see no longer, I thought this story that arrived in my email inbox was an especially appropriate one to share. The Dark Candle A … [Read more...]
Daddy’s Empty Chair
August 18, 2008 By
Daddy's Empty Chair Following recent events, I've been thinking a bit more than usual about death. And I came across this wonderful story, that gives us something to think about. It made me cry when I first read it, … [Read more...]
Abide With Me
August 13, 2008 By
Abide With Me I mentioned in a comment on August 5th that my brother-in-law had died, and that I was having trouble finding the words to use for a post about his death. Now is, I think, the time to put that … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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