[Journey with Jesus - Day 8] As he performed more miracles Jesus became more and more popular - but not with everyone. Members of the Pharisees became more and more outraged at the way Jesus seemed to flout the Jewish laws. They were particularly bothered by the way he seemed to have total disregard for … Continue reading More storms on the sabbath
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.
A storm on the sabbath
[Journey with Jesus - Day 8] Over a year had passed since I met with Jesus in the middle of the night. Not a day went by that I didn’t think about that encounter and wonder if I’d made a dreadful mistake. Should I have left my life behind, forgotten about my status and position … Continue reading A storm on the sabbath
Saved on the Sabbath
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] At first I didn’t realise what day it was. Every day had blended into another, at least for the past nearly four decades, since I had my fall. I was a mere boy at the time - tried climbing one of the walls under construction - on the temple … Continue reading Saved on the Sabbath
Out of the shadows – Levi the Tax collector
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] I’m used to rejection. Had it all my life. Well, ever since I was chosen - I was talent spotted as a child - I had an aptitude for facts and figures - I still do, in fact, my memory has always been first rate. I was the quickest … Continue reading Out of the shadows – Levi the Tax collector
Remembering Pauline Blunt
There are many words you could use to describe Pauline. Stylish, hard-working, proud, reliable, honest, encouraging, particular, emotional. There was a brief time of sharing tributes to Pauline at the beginning of the service at St Christopher’s a couple of weeks ago, where she was spoken of as being kind, smart, having panache and style, … Continue reading Remembering Pauline Blunt
A Hole in the Roof – more early adventures of following Jesus
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] We knew that following Jesus would be an adventure. Shortly after he had healed my mother in law there is nothing that she wouldn’t do for him, so when we found out that Jesus was planning to make Capernaum his base, it was she who insisted that he made … Continue reading A Hole in the Roof – more early adventures of following Jesus
A New Beginning – the wife of Simon Peter
[Journey with Jesus - Day 6] That morning he was a changed man. My dear Simon had always been restless. He’d say that he was happy with his life on the sea of Galilee, that he enjoyed the thrill of the catch as well as the cut and chase of the bargaining that went on … Continue reading A New Beginning – the wife of Simon Peter
The Cleansed Leper – His Touch Saved my Life
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] I will never forget the day I woke up and saw the change in my skin. Actually, it was my wife, Miriam, who saw them first - I was bathing myself and she came in from outside. I heard her gasp, and felt sick when I turned and saw … Continue reading The Cleansed Leper – His Touch Saved my Life
The Essential James Arthur – Fan Poll Facts and Stats
Over 750 fans voted in the fan poll in March and April to choose their favourite James Arthur song. These were announced on this website early May 2024. Read “The Essential James Arthur - Top 30 songs” here The story behind the songs, lyrics, album and single art, and much more! Here are all the … Continue reading The Essential James Arthur – Fan Poll Facts and Stats
Catching People – The call of Simon Peter
I’m Simon the fisherman. Fishing is all we know in my family, going back generations – my dad, grandparents, great-grandparents – that’s all we’ve ever done. It’s all we’ve known. I’ve been on the water for as long as I can remember, going out early in the morning or even overnight with my dad. I … Continue reading Catching People – The call of Simon Peter
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