Some people make New Year’s resolutions. Now, I’m not suggesting that this is something you must do. However, the changing of the year can be a good time to reflect, to look back on the year gone by and forward to what is coming up. This can be a great time to review your plans… Continue reading What is your new year’s resolution?
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Happy holidays?
In the run up to Christmas, there’s usually a bit of social media debate about whether or not Christmas as a Christian festival is gradually being cancelled. In the US, that takes the form of grumbles about the use of “Happy Holidays” instead of “merry Christmas”. I recently saw the argument made that we should… Continue reading Happy holidays?
Review of the year: The top resources from 2023
It seems to be be the pattern for most people who run blogs to have a look back at the previous year around about now and produce little top tens or top 3s to show what people were reading in the year that has just gone by. I thought this year, it might be helpful… Continue reading Review of the year: The top resources from 2023
Enjoy the feast -without feeling guilty about it
Today, all the decorations will be coming down in the shops and town centres, maybe you are making a start on taking the tree down too. After all the build-up, the commercials in November, the church planning meetings and carol service rehearsals, the leaflet deliveries, the shopping trips, Christmas is over so quickly, in just… Continue reading Enjoy the feast -without feeling guilty about it
Witnesses and Worshippers
I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. May you know the peace of Christ with you today and always.
Naming Jesus
This is a recording of today’s talk for our church based on Isaiah 9
On time in Bethlehem
Are you worried about potential distraction and disruption to God’s plans? I have to admit that I have a tendency to anxiety. So, it’s important to remember when worrying about potential disruptions and delays, that what is really at stake is what God is doing in my life. In Luke 2, we see that God’s plan… Continue reading On time in Bethlehem
Babylon
This week’s #FaithrootsPodcast on Revelation 17-18.
Another fine immigration mess
The UK Government have recently announced their latest proposals to reduce immigration into Britain. It’s worth noting that over the past 14-15 years, or even further back politicians from across the spectrum have announced that they have a sure fire plan to get net migration back down to the tens of thousands. The current proposals… Continue reading Another fine immigration mess
Is peace in the Middle East still possible?
The recent Israeli-Hamas war has again raised the question about whether a true and lasting peace in the region is possible. There are two elements to the question right now. First of all, Israel’s objective in this current conflict is the elimination of Hamas with the hope that this will enable her citizens to live… Continue reading Is peace in the Middle East still possible?
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