Dear friends Happy New Year! I want to update you with a few things as we begin 2016. “Generosity – A response to God’s love” Today we launch a new theme, ‘Generosity – a response to God’s love’. This January and February we will explore how our resources support God’s work and we … Continue reading New Year Update 2016
Author: revandym
I'm a vicar of a wonderful church in Coventry. I have a passion for writing and creating. As part of my job I have the amazing job of telling people all about Jesus and God's love for them. One of my favourite ways of doing that is by imagining what it was like to be there and meet Jesus face to face.
Immeasurably More
This is the sermon I preached today, based on Ephesians 3:14-21 It’s holiday season and some of us will be heading to the coast. Nearly all of us have. When we stand on the shore, there’s so much more out there. And sometimes you can stand on the shore, and if you look left, all … Continue reading Immeasurably More
Weekly update (1 March) – Friends of God
It was a huge privilege to be in Dresden as the city marked 70 years since the bombings. It was both a sombre time of acknowledging deep hurt, but also a celebration of the most unlikely friendship that has sprung up between former enemies. This, as Archbishop Justin said, is miraculous. It’s a picture of … Continue reading Weekly update (1 March) – Friends of God
His ability, my availabilty
Just listening to the audio Bible, and got as far as Exodus 3. I have a soft spot for Moses. The story of the way God led him, spoke to him and worked through him has been so helpful to me already, and God has used that story to encourage me in the past. This … Continue reading His ability, my availabilty
A personal story of reconciliation
Tomorrow I travel to Dresden, Germany as part of a party from Coventry to join in with the commemorations marking 70 years since that city was bombed. The two cities were both (along with many others) devastated by bombing in the course of World War II. After Coventry was bombed in 1940, leaving the cathedral … Continue reading A personal story of reconciliation
This week’s update – keeping lent faithfully
It’s soon the season of Lent, when we remember Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, and prepare ourselves for celebrating the greatest event in history – Jesus’ resurrection. Lent is a time of self-examination and self-discipline, and generosity. Have you thought about what you might give up? If you do give something, how can you use … Continue reading This week’s update – keeping lent faithfully
Stephen Fry, God and Suffering
This is the text of a sermon I preached last Sunday in response to the interview held with Stephen Fry the previous weekend. I add my voice to the many who have already shared their reflections. Last weekend Stephen Fry the comedian and broadcaster was asked in an interview what he’d say to God where … Continue reading Stephen Fry, God and Suffering
New beginnings – This week’s update
Next Sunday will be a day of new beginnings. It’s a privilege to host a confirmation service, and I look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with those who will be making public declarations that they are Christ’s disciples. I’m also excited about being able to celebrate the beginning of Pam’s ministry among us. She … Continue reading New beginnings – This week’s update
Proclaiming the saviour of all
This is the text of a sermon I preached yesterday on "Making New disciples", based on Luke 2:8-20. We live in a world where news, good or bad, can travel extremely quickly and far. Social media like facebook, etc, enables us to be part of the news sharing process, and we share everything from the … Continue reading Proclaiming the saviour of all
#JeSuisJesus – What the world needs
This is the text of a sermon I preached yesterday for our local Service of Christian Unity based on Bible text – John 4:4-42 Good evening everyone, it’s wonderful to be together to worship, isn’t it? I hope you’ll forgive me for beginning with a joke ... How many Christians does it take to change a light … Continue reading #JeSuisJesus – What the world needs
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