On Saturday 5th May 2001, the unthinkable happened. After 34 unbroken years in the top flight of football’s Premier League, Coventry were relegated. What made it worse that this was confirmed with a 3-2 defeat against local rivals, Aston Villa – rubbing salt into wounds, already wide open in what had been a terrible season, with relegation looking … Continue reading From Wilderness to Victory: Living in the Light of the Gospel
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The tale of a miracle (A nativity poem)
This is the tale of a miracle This tale is the greatest story of allIt began when the Angel GabrielWas sent to a town that was very smallTo a girl named Mary, who was very young.“Hello Mary,” he said, “You are the one,”You’ve been chosen by God to become a mumTo a baby named Jesus, he’ll … Continue reading The tale of a miracle (A nativity poem)
Peter and the Miraculous Catch of Fish (based on John 21:1-14)
153 There are some numbers that stick in your head. My wife wishes there were other numbers that would do that for me - like birthdays; anniversary, that sort of thing, but they don’t seem to. I could never retain that sort of information but with him it was different. I could remember all the … Continue reading Peter and the Miraculous Catch of Fish (based on John 21:1-14)
Something beautiful for Jesus (based on Mark 14:1-11)
I’ve been asked many times about that week. A week like no other. I’ve been asked about the excitement at being swept up among those joyful crowds as Jesus entered Jerusalem, acclaimed as King. And yes, it felt pretty amazing to have been at the centre of the joy that day – we felt like we could … Continue reading Something beautiful for Jesus (based on Mark 14:1-11)
Peter’s great confession – “You are the Messiah” (from elation to confusion)
[Journey with Jesus - Day 17] Following Jesus was such an adventure. We had seen him do so much, change so many people’s lives - and we, as his disciples, his closest friends, had been witness to it all, and Jesus never ceased to amaze us. In fact, he simply amazed us more and more with the … Continue reading Peter’s great confession – “You are the Messiah” (from elation to confusion)
The Crumbs under the table – The Canaanite Woman’s faith
[Journey with Jesus - Day 16] We could tell the pressure was getting to Jesus. There was more grumbling, more opposition. The miracle he had performed of feeding thousands had got people’s attention - people saw an opportunity to take steps to get rid of the Romans and have Jesus as their leader. When it … Continue reading The Crumbs under the table – The Canaanite Woman’s faith
Jesus the discouraged
[Journey with Jesus - Day 15 / Day 16] “I am the bread of life.” Jesus said, “Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” It was an extraordinary statement he was making. We grew up knowing and loving the stories we were told about how … Continue reading Jesus the discouraged
Walking on the water
[Journey with Jesus - Day 15] One thing I noticed about Jesus was that he always prioritised time alone to be with his Father. One time, just after he’d fed all those people with the loaves and fishes, he sent us out on the boat and said he’d join us later. So, we bid farewell … Continue reading Walking on the water
On a mission … being sent out by Jesus
[Journey with Jesus - Day 14] The more healings Jesus performed, the more people he set free, the more his reputation grew, and the greater the crowds became. Wherever he went, he was followed. Our job as his disciples, it seemed, was to give him some protection, to prevent him being trodden on. We were … Continue reading On a mission … being sent out by Jesus
The Power of Faith
[Journey with Jesus - Day 13] 18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.20 Just then a … Continue reading The Power of Faith
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