Based on Luke 18:35-43 and Mark 10:46-52 Hi, my name is Bartimaeus, but everyone calls me Blind Barty. Oh, I can see perfectly, in fact – I have 20-20 vision, eyes like a hawk. I’ve been able to see for years. But that hasn’t always been the case, hence the nickname, and names stick don’t they? Anyway, I … Continue reading Blind Barty
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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
2020 – this was the year
2020 this was the year Of pandemic and full of fear COVID. Lockdown. Death. Infections R rates. Line graphs. Bad projections. Stay home, Save lives, and keep your space. Please Wash your hands and mask your face. No hugs or touch with friend or stranger Please, please don’t put them in danger. A sickness that … Continue reading 2020 – this was the year
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
Martin Luther-King and the Power of Hope
50 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr gave one of the grestest speeches in modern-day history. On 28 August a crowd of up to 250,000 marched on Washington as a mass demonstration for freedom. He was introduced as “the moral leader of our nation,” and the next 15 minutes were political dynamite, a clarion call … Continue reading Martin Luther-King and the Power of Hope
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