jesus – The Unexpected Prayer

Doubt

Last week I was preparing for a sermon based on the scripture where Jesus appears to the disciples after his death. Firstly Jesus appears to a big group of them, all of them, it seems, apart from Thomas. So when they find Thomas and tell him that the guy they have been following for someContinue reading “Doubt”

It’s been a while…

I have not posted on this site for over a year. Let me say that again, over a year. I find it hard to believe really, but the stats are laid bare for me to read. How do things fall off the radar? How do our projects begin with such ferocity and then either fizzleContinue reading “It’s been a while…”

Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree?

A couple of days in to January, we took our Christmas tree down at work. It was fake, so after taking the tinsel and homemade decorations off, we deconstructed its parts and packed it back in to a rather large box. The box was starting to fall apart so we secured it with green stringContinue reading “Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree?”

Jesus to the tills please.

A guest prayer by Theresa Dickson Throughout the many years I have been working in customer service, I’ve come into contact with all sorts of people. Some want you to do everything for them, asking for you to take them to a product, reach this or that, insisting a till is opened. Conversely, there areContinue reading “Jesus to the tills please.”

The Long Read: Who Sinned?

During this season of lent, each week our church has been asking a question, How do I begin again? Where did you see God today? Will you give me a drink? Today looking at John Chapter 9 we are initially posed with the question “Who Sinned?” However, very quickly in the scripture we sense thisContinue reading “The Long Read: Who Sinned?”

Sacred Scrabble

The last two years have felt so serious haven’t they, each week another scandal / covid / scandal sandwich. As we approach 2022, I don’t know about you, but I need a serious of dose joy, of fun, of frivolous endeavours. We need time to re-explore our hobbies, our passion, our past times and thoseContinue reading “Sacred Scrabble”

Resurrection Freedom

Early morning on Easter Sunday, a few of us gathered at the beach to share scripture and listen to worship songs. The sun was out and the sea was glistening, it was glorious. I was reading aloud the chorus of the song “Glorious Day” by Casting Crowns. As I did two women were walking past.Continue reading “Resurrection Freedom”