We’re at the beginning of a new year. No doubt the dawn of this new year has come full of expectations and hopes and fears, and perhaps resolutions? How many of you have made new years resolutions? How many of you have broken them? As we’re at the start of the new year, it seems … Continue reading The Magi – A journey of worship (Sermon – 11 January)
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This week’s update
As you may know, I've been writing a mini-blog each week for our church news sheet. Beginning this week, the aim is to publish these online too. This is the latest edition, hot off the press! Happy new year! Have you made any new year’s resolutions? Are any still intact? If not, don’t worry, there’s always next … Continue reading This week’s update
People of Truth and Grace
This is the text of the sermon I preached this morning, reflecting on Paul's courage to speak the truth in Acts 13:1-12. Life was good for Jonathan Aitken. He was a high-profile, successful politician, destined for greater glory as a future leader of the Conservatives and therefore possible Prime Minister. Then, in 1995 Jonathan Aitken found … Continue reading People of Truth and Grace
#christmasmeans my wonder and worship …
I wrote this poem a couple of years ago. I tried to convey my continuing wonder at this most familiar of stories. I don't want to ever "get over" Christmas and what it means. I hope this will inspire you and make you wonder just a little too. ... Perhaps you might be stirred to … Continue reading #christmasmeans my wonder and worship …
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
Be strong and courageous
Just over 32 years ago, I was given the name Andrew. It means "strong, courageous, manly." I remember being in secondary school assembly one day when the local Christian worker was talking about the meaning of names, and he mentioned the meaning of my name. There was a titter that went around those sitting near … Continue reading Be strong and courageous
Shift
I've been listening to Louie Giglio's teaching podasts, from Passion City Church. Of all the preachers I've heard, he above all has inspired, challenged and encouraged me. The latest series I'm listening to is one on the Lord's Prayer - called "Shift", inviting us to have a shift of perspective in our lives from our … Continue reading Shift
One Saturday
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
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
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