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!

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.

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

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.

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

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 ...

What is the difference between happiness and joy? Does Psalm 100 make the point of being joyful in the good times and the tough ones?

Where’s your peaceful place? Listening to music, or the sounds of nature? Maybe an absence of sound is what you like best: peace & quiet?