This is Casting Crowns singing "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners," from the album Come To The Well. I love the line, "Open our eyes to the world at the end of our pointing fingers" -- something I guess we all need to do … [Read more...]
Strengthen us to proclaim your risen life
April 22, 2012 by
Following the resurrection of Jesus, the disciples were filled with boldness and fresh hope, and went on to found the early Church. Those tired and defeated men who had slipped away fearing for their lives following the … [Read more...]
A new day has dawned
April 8, 2012 by
For a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open. Words from the Collect for Easter Day. For a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open. These words, for me, are words of hope. At the dawning of this … [Read more...]
May we place at his feet all that we are
April 6, 2012 by
On that very first Good Friday, two thousand years ago, the day that our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, a cruel and horrible death, he gave his all for us. He was willing to suffer that hideous death for us! For you … [Read more...]
Watch with him through the night of suffering
April 5, 2012 by
When I’m feeling particularly self-righteous and holier-than-thou, I sometimes think to myself that, had I been with Jesus before his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42), when the disciples were asked to … [Read more...]
That we may know eternal peace
March 25, 2012 by
The traditional name for today, The Fifth Sunday of Lent, is Passion Sunday. It marks the beginning of the last two weeks of Lent, traditionally called Passiontide. I think the Roman Catholic Church has, since 1969, … [Read more...]
You send the gospel to the ends of the earth
January 29, 2012 by
Communications technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, and at the same time, become easier to use. As a result, the world appears to be becoming a much smaller place than it once was. And in many ways that is … [Read more...]
People, Look East!
January 10, 2012 by
I was on duty for Evensong in Godmanchester again on Sunday. We had, along with many Churches, transferred The Epiphany Sunday. It was, as it usually is, a lovely service. It was also well attended in comparison to … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 8, 2012 by
Jesus’ baptism marks for him much the same as baptism does for anyone. It marks a new stage in life, a beginning — a launching into a new life and ministry. That’s what all baptism’s signify, mine, yours, and … [Read more...]
Epiphany of the Lord
January 6, 2012 by
I was able to take Holy Communion to another of the retirement homes in Godmanchester on Wednesday. With it being so close to Epiphany, I thought they might appreciate an Epiphany service. I did a short homily for them, … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 19) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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