
I had the pleasure of taking Holy Communion to one of the retirement homes in Godmanchester on Wednesday. There were six of the residents at what turned out to be, for me, a very moving service. As it was likely to be … [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

I had the pleasure of taking Holy Communion to one of the retirement homes in Godmanchester on Wednesday. There were six of the residents at what turned out to be, for me, a very moving service. As it was likely to be … [Read more...]

I was on duty on Sunday evening for our evensong service. This time, I was 'just' preaching and interceding, and one of our ALM's officiated. It should have been me doing it all, but I've been struggling with increased … [Read more...]

I was reading a little about Brownlow North, who was an evangelist and preacher some 150 or so years ago in Scotland. Not sure that I would have the courage to do what he did in the story recounted below: but could, … [Read more...]

When I was preparing my post about The Value of Forgiveness, published on Wednesday, I came across a few things that illustrate the beauty of forgiveness which I found really inspirational. I thought they would be good … [Read more...]

Is there someone who has done you a wrong, in some way, and whom you just can't forgive? Have you, yourself, done things that you can't forgive? In this post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle, he talks about the … [Read more...]

I am always amazed by coincidences when their timing is just so perfect we can't help but think that God has had a big hand in them. It happened to me on Thursday of last week. I'd been having a conversation with … [Read more...]

Dealing with Criticism Last week I posted a piece from The Winners Circle about types of criticism, negative and positive. I thought it would be good to post this one about dealing with criticism, that came a few days … [Read more...]

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us After we've asked the Father to provide for our needs, we go on to ask for pardon: "Forgive us our sins". "Forgive" follows "give". The two petitions are … [Read more...]