Monthly Archives: November 2013

God forbid.

[Before you read this, can I just point out that ‘forgo’, means to go without, whereas ‘forego’ (which is a word I’ll be using later) means to go ahead of] Yesterday, I spent just over an hour on the ‘phone, … Continue reading

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Fireworks and open fires.

So, the fireworks bit of this is rather out of season…  But I had the following thoughts when I was watching them! Fireworks are great, aren’t they?  The explosions of colour, the accompanying ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’.  And they’re often at … Continue reading

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Controversial claims.

My latest sermon is now online (exciting, I know…).  We’re still in Matthew.  It follows on from the last one, two weeks ago.  Jesus drops what would have been complete bombshells for His hearers… Feel free to have a listen … Continue reading

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Passing it on.

My latest spiritual disciplines post went up this morning over at BigBible.  It’s about the discipline of handing on the baton.  A Holy Habit that is vital as generation after generation runs the race of faith.  Head over there for … Continue reading

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In good hands.

Here’s a little illustration I used in this week’s sermon: Imagine, for a moment, you’re taken hostage somewhere.  A worrying ordeal, no doubt.  But imagine if, during this crisis, you heard that the SAS were on their way to rescue … Continue reading

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It pays to know Jesus.

So, my second sermon at St Peter’s (preached yesterday) is now online.  It’s on Matthew 11:20-30.  Having listened to it, there are a couple of bits I’m not massively happy with.  Your comments would be welcome, if you’ve got a … Continue reading

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