Dear Rabbi, I’m writing this although I know it’s too late. I wish I could turn back the clock, undo what I’ve done, but I know that there’s no going back – it’s past the point of no return, and there’s no way I can make up for what I’ve done. The guilt’s unbearable. I … Continue reading Reflections around the cross – Judas Iscariot: “The guilt won’t let me go”
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.
The Big God Story – The New Testament
At St Christopher's Church this year, we're exploring the Big Story of the Bible, beginning this month with a whistlestop tour of the whole bible in just two weeks, before journeying with some of the key characters in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, gaining inspiration from their stories – their strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures … Continue reading The Big God Story – The New Testament
An hour at the cross – Worship for Good Friday
Around the country Anglican churches everywhere will be holding "last hour" services today between 2 and 3pm. These are opportunities for prayer, reflection and meditation on Jesus' love for us. If you'd like to experience this, but are unable to get out, then you might find this helpful. This last hour is made up of … Continue reading An hour at the cross – Worship for Good Friday
New Year Update 2016
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
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
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