Just over 32 years ago, I was given the name Andrew. It means "strong, courageous, manly." I remember being in secondary school assembly one day when the local Christian worker was talking about the meaning of names, and he mentioned the meaning of my name. There was a titter that went around those sitting near … Continue reading Be strong and courageous
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.
Shift
I've been listening to Louie Giglio's teaching podasts, from Passion City Church. Of all the preachers I've heard, he above all has inspired, challenged and encouraged me. The latest series I'm listening to is one on the Lord's Prayer - called "Shift", inviting us to have a shift of perspective in our lives from our … Continue reading Shift
Vicar’s Report – APCM – 22 April 2013
May I begin by saying what a privilege it is to be the vicar of this church community. Liz, Alicia, Isabelle and I are so grateful to you all for the welcome you’ve given us. We feel so much at home here, like we’ve been around for so much longer than nearly 8 months. When I … Continue reading Vicar’s Report – APCM – 22 April 2013
All Your Children
I am made in your image – Like all your children. I am fearfully and wonderfully made – But so are all your children. A product of the master craftsman - Along with all your children. Of infinite worth - Like all your children. Unique - a once-off - Like all your children. There were … Continue reading All Your Children
One Saturday
A headline in the paper read “Religious nut and freak is dead.” The spokesman for the Pharisees Explained (while looking very pleased), “This man had caused us lots of trouble, We had to get him on the double. He claimed he was the Chosen One, Almighty God, His only Son. We Pharisees weren’t having that! … Continue reading One Saturday
The Passion Ballad
All eyes on a garden - a kneeling man Cries out to his father, “Take this cup if you can.” A gasp heard in heaven - angels can’t bear Watch the scene of a broken man crying down there. The fate of the world is now left unsure, The plan for salvation could stutter and … Continue reading The Passion Ballad
An Unexpected Visitor (Re-imagining the annunciation)
Has it ever occurred to you how incredible Mary was? I’m not sure that many people would have been willing to be part of what, if you really think about it, was a crazy idea. She can teach us a great deal about costly obedience and radical faith. ...
Watching and waiting
Watching and waiting My heart aches this evening. the general synod has voted against a resolution to appoint women bishops. Although the measure was passed overwhelmingly by the houses of Bishops and Clergy, it fell just 6 votes (out of 206) shor...
A dream of the church
I have a dream… I dream of a people who love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength; Who worship with passion, serve with conviction, who hunger for revelation, who know and love God's Word, who know they will never stop learning;lifelo...
Cross-road – total obedience
This is the text of the sermon I preached this morning at my first main morning service in our new parish, St Christopher's, Allesley Park in Coventry. It's based on Mark 8:27-38 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%208:27-38&version=...
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