Faith

Mary Magdalene will play a prominent role as a witness to Jesus’ burial & resurrection but for now let’s examine her nature & character.

There lived in the village of Bethany a happy family. Alas, sorrow may visit even the happiest of homes. John 11 begins, "Lazarus was sick."

It may seem peculiar to begin a Lent series with Mary's song of joy, but these 'Mary' reflections will take us into Holy Week, I promise.

There are times when life can take a sudden turn. One moment the sun is shining, all is plain sailing, and then suddenly... Wham!

Sometimes in life we feel we've been cast overboard into the stormy ocean. We have two choices: wallow in the waves or look for a life raft!

After an online absence of several months, it's my hope and desire to get back into regular blog posting. I hope it's worth the wait...

Jesus will never put us down or try to make us feel less of ourselves. To him, all our offerings are precious, valued, cherished, recognised

Is the call to repentance and the assurance of forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel, of greatest importance during the season of Lent?

Wandering between these ancient and remarkably intact walls, I get the sense of community and hospitality once shared here.

As the sounds of visitors ebb and flow in the chapels around us, I wait. I feel the connection, the continuation of 900 years of worship.

Is rest & relaxation enough, family time in the sun sufficient? Many would say yes, it recharges my batteries, reminds me what's important.

What does it mean for God to draw near? God is everywhere, and yet evidence dictates there are times when he at least feels distant.

It’s funny, the course of our lives, the hobbies and interests we choose or fall into. For many of us life just somehow happens...

How great is your patience? And does your level of patience vary, depending on where you are and what you’re doing?

The Lord God has abundant mercy & never-ending love, so, whether we’re dead in our wrongdoings or alive in Christ, his mercy will enfold us.

There is something about creation which – both at the same time – makes my heart swell within me and shrinks me to the size of an ant.

We have a hope because knowing Jesus brings contentment regardless of material possessions and joy despite difficult circumstances.

Spring in the UK is definitely a season for joy and rejoicing as people, plants & animals awaken with new life and fresh beauty.

John 15:1-8 What drives you? What makes you do the things that you do? What activities do you spend your waking hours involved in?

The best children’s address I ever heard on the fruits of the Spirit was by a guy who linked each one to a real fruit of the same initial.

I heard it said recently that ‘love’ has lost it’s meaning in the English language. We ‘love’ this TV series or that celebrity couple ...