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
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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=...
I have seen the Lord – sharing the message of hope
The sermon I preached at my farewell service in Werrington and Wetley Rocks as my curacy comes to an end and as we move to Coventry where I'll be the Vicar of St Christopher's, Allesley Park, and Whoberley Community Church. The sermon is based on ...
The foolishness of the cross
This is the text of the sermon I preached this morning, based on 1 Corinthians 1:18 - "The message of the cross is foolishness to the perishing but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.” He was young, free and single. In the prime of ...
Marching on … Part 2 – Experiencing God’s guidance
When we visited for the interview at Allesley Park and Whoberley, Liz and I were both excited by what we saw and experienced. I certainly felt filled with a love for the people we met (which is peculiar, seeing as they were complete strangers!). A...
Marching on … Part 1 – A New Beginning
On Sunday 26 February an important announcement was made for me and my family, as well as a number of people we don’t yet know. It was announced that subject to the usual stuff (CRB, blah blah blah), I’ve been appointed as the Vicar of Allesley Pa...
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