
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...]
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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

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...]

The clocks went back last night, at least here in the UK, which means the darkness closes in around us earlier, and the nights seem so much longer. Tomorrow is the 1st November, All Saints' Day. At Godmanchester, along … [Read more...]

The legend that is Joe Cocker has been around for as long as I've been listening to music -- and is still going strong, having just released another album. But he has always been at his best when playing live on stage. I … [Read more...]

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...]

The more I hear of the Casting Crowns, the more I like them. This is a great song, and, more importantly, a great prayer which says just what I needed. It comes from their album, "The Altar and the Door". Lord I lift … [Read more...]

The clocks went back last weekend, at least here in the UK, which means the darkness closes in around us earlier, and the nights seem so much longer. The weather has been unseasonably mild this year, but that all looks … [Read more...]

True Friend I found this story really quite moving. I was left wondering if I would have the courage to be such a friend. As with so many of these I have no idea whether it's a true story or not; but don't think … [Read more...]

Inspire us to follow their example Today, November 1st, is All Saints' Day. Many Churches, who don't have a daily celebration, will be transferring this major feast day to tomorrow, so that it can be celebrated on a … [Read more...]