If we wish to be Christians, we must be prepared for an emotional roller-coaster at Easter!
The look that speaks of hell. A meditation for Good Friday
I’ve often been asked which is my favourite gospel, and my answer is always Luke. The above quotation is one very good reason – the start of verse 61 appears only in Luke and in my view adds immeasurably to the story. It shows Luke’s deep understanding of humanity and of Christ’s teaching.
How can we look after our mental health in tough times?
People are, I think, slowly beginning to return to their lives as they were before March 2020. But we now have a new epidemic - of serious mental health issues. What can be done about this?
‘Rocket Men’ by Robert Kurson
In the middle of 2020, I wrote a post which drew on my reading of 'Rocket Men' by Robert Kurson. Some of you know that I was recently asked to do a reading of part of the book, and the recording has now been published on Youtube. You can find the recording by clicking on the link. I hope you enjoy it
Excellent, persuasive video about Climate Change
I hate to bombard you with items about Climate Change, but this video, which is only 19 minutes long, has just come to my attention. It's very persuasive and makes many of the points that I've made in my last two posts, but rather more succinctly and visually! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmdBbs3O1g4 Please do share it with others!
Must we atone for the crime of our very existence?
As promised, this is the second post on the complex subject of 'Climate Change', finishing with some important theological reflections. Please join the discussion, by using the comments facility.
Reflective Preacher 