[Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I will never forget the shrill sound of his voice as he let out a cry of indignation that he had been thrust out of the dark comfort of his mother’s womb into the harsh light of day. It was a sound I thought we would never hear. Tears … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
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Holding on to God’s promises
[Journey with Jesus - Day 2] “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil what he has spoken to her.” It takes courage to hold onto a promise. We can sense God speaking, sometimes so clearly, and yet it feels like our circumstances make the fulfilment of this promise seem so unlikely. … Continue reading Holding on to God’s promises
May your will be done in me
Salvation comes in the secret place. The inward transformation of your presence in us Bringing life and hope to dormant hearts. Your purposes unfolding, Your Spirit stirring, renewing, Doing what seems to be impossible, in us, through us and for us. Though we’re scared, you bid us, “Do not fear” Your presence goes before us, We’re not alone. So, would you speak and show us the way Give us ears to hear and courage to say, “I am your servant, may your word come to pass May your will be done in me.”
Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
Journey with Jesus - Day 1 I’d long since given up hope for children. When we became betrothed and talked in earnest about our life together, Elizabeth and I just assumed children would be part of it - I mean, we both came from large families; our siblings themselves had children - why wouldn’t we? … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
Letting go and letting God
For those of you who don't know, I am days away from taking a sabbatical from my role as vicar of St Christopher's Church in Coventry. One of the great gifts of this role is that we are granted occasional sabbaticals - three month periods of rest, recreation and restoration. In Coventry Diocese you are … Continue reading Letting go and letting God
The Song of Simeon
based on Luke 2:25-35 [Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I have always loved the Scriptures, ever since I was a boy. When I was young, I was drawn to the heroism of people like Moses and David, and even Gideon, who rose to lead their nations to victory against their enemies. I knew their stories off … Continue reading The Song of Simeon
He’s taken away my shame – Elizabeth’s story
The following is based on Luke 1:5-25. [Journey with Jesus - Day 1] Well, hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth. I used to be known as “sad Elizabeth” because myself and Zechariah were unable to have any children, and everyone knew that it was my body that wasn’t working, not Zechariah’s. What’s that, Zechariah? You didn’t tell them … Continue reading He’s taken away my shame – Elizabeth’s story
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