"Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage" (Psalm 84:5). The image of the Christian life as a pilgrimage is a common one, and it's one that I find particularly helpful. Wikipedia defines pilgrimage as "a journey, often into an unknown or foreign place, where a person goes in … Continue reading Weekly Update – Life on Pilgrimage (3rd February 2022)
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A painful privilege
Last week, I led the thanksgiving service for a lovely young woman who died of cancer. She was a friend who’d asked me to take her funeral. I hoped I’d never have to, that God would heal and bring deliverance. He has, of course, in his own way, for she knew she was going home. … Continue reading A painful privilege
Imagine how good it’s going to feel
Imagine how good it’s going to feel to walk through those doors where many have walked beforeto see familiar, beloved faces, and sit near them once moreImagine how good it’s going to feel to be with this family, old, young and everything in betweento hear laughter and tears, to see the children tearing aroundImagine how good it’s … Continue reading Imagine how good it’s going to feel
Life in Lockdown – A church leader’s perspective
I’ve had a burden to write this for a while - to share my own perspective on what it’s been like to live and minister through this COVID-19 crisis over the past four or so months. I don’t claim to speak for all clergy or church leaders, but some of this may resonate for you. … Continue reading Life in Lockdown – A church leader’s perspective
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