What follows is the first of a series of sermons and accompanying prayers that will be pasted up on this site every Sunday morning at 9am, for as long as church services are suspended. This first one addresses the current situation, but in future weeks, I propose not to restrict myself to what’s happening in … Continue reading Cheerfulness and Gratitude
Reflective Preacher
Is there any purpose to the Church of England?
‘Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large.’ (Wikipedia definition) Less than six months ago, I placed a post on this site entitled ‘What’s the purpose of the Church of England?’ In view … Continue reading Is there any purpose to the Church of England?
Are we a pessimistic people?
10…….I came that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. John 10:10 - REB 32 ‘Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 – NRSV We all know that listening to the news is sometimes depressing. Some years ago, I … Continue reading Are we a pessimistic people?
The General Election & Christmas
Good wishes What follows comes with my very best personal wishes for a joyful Christmas and happy and healthy 2020, to all those who follow these pages. If you’ve been unlucky enough to have made a comment on a previous post and not seen it reflected here, it doesn’t mean that I’ve rejected it – … Continue reading The General Election & Christmas
Should Christians be ‘Eco-Warriors?
15The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. Genesis 2:15 – NRSV 1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; Psalm 24:1 – NRSV For many churches, last Sunday was Harvest Festival; a time to give … Continue reading Should Christians be ‘Eco-Warriors?
What’s the purpose of the Church of England
I apologise to my followers for my absence from this blogsite for the last few weeks. I had written what follows some time ago but have been without broadband for the last three weeks. My service is still very unstable, so please do forgive if you post a comment and it takes me a while … Continue reading What’s the purpose of the Church of England
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