What would you have broken lockdown for? Is there anything that would have pushed you to move beyond the 2 metre distancing rules? We were told that these rules were essential, that we should not under any circumstances break them or risk spreading the virus, getting ill of even dying ourselves. People have expressed their… Continue reading Some things take priority over the fear of Coronavirus
Author: faithrootsdw
Terror (Revelation 8-9)
“Change course” came the signal to the bridge. “No! We advise that you change course” was the response Again: “We strongly advise that you change course.” The officer on duty signalled a reply “This is a US Navy cruiser. We strongly advise that you change course.” After a short pause, the reply came back, “This… Continue reading Terror (Revelation 8-9)
Leaders set the tone -sometimes it is about us
In a previous article I said that we set the tone by recognising that things are not always about us. However, sometimes they are. One of the things that concerned me about early comments during coronavirus was the speed with which some church leaders and prominent speakers and writers were quick to suggest that the… Continue reading Leaders set the tone -sometimes it is about us
Meaningful traditions and empty rituals
On Saturday, it was the Queen’s official birthday. Her actual birthday is in April and so it has been the custom for her to have an official celebration in June enabling the pageantry of the Trooping of the Colour with less risk of bad weather. It makes sense and has become part of our customs… Continue reading Meaningful traditions and empty rituals
Leaders set the tone – it isn’t always about us
If you live in a multi-ethnic context then over time you get to hear the thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears of people from different ethnic backgrounds to your own. I have the privilege of living in a community and being part of a church where people come from so many different backgrounds, Afro Caribbean, Nigerian,… Continue reading Leaders set the tone – it isn’t always about us
The people of God kept safe (Revelation 7)
We started the year asking the question “How can we get through the year ahead?” Here’s a bit more of the answer. Keep trusting -knowing that God has promised to keep you safe through the trials and tribulations of this life (v 1-8) A sense of drama, we are waiting for the last of the… Continue reading The people of God kept safe (Revelation 7)
Rest (Hebrews 4:1-13)
How do you rest and relax? We are going to be looking at how we rest and what to do when we can’t find rest. We started though by looking at Hebrews 4 which talks about the rest that God invites us into. Here are a few highlights To understand what rest is, we need… Continue reading Rest (Hebrews 4:1-13)
Tested (Matthew 4:1-11)
“I will tell me dad.” There are few more reassuring things for a child than to know that their parents have got their back and are looking out for them. So, there is nothing more disturbing than when someone starts to sow doubt “My dad is bigger/stronger than yours). This is one of the devil’s… Continue reading Tested (Matthew 4:1-11)
The fear of being forgotten (our obsession with statues)
The debate about tearing down statues that has dominated our news headlines this week has been a proxy for a deeper debate about what we value. Behind it has been questions about who we remember and who we forget and what that says about the things we value. So, one of the key arguments for… Continue reading The fear of being forgotten (our obsession with statues)
Leaders set the tone
Here’s another article dug up from the old Faithroots sight which I think is particularly poignant for now. I’ve seen memes about the many pressures on pastors at the moment and they are true. Church leaders have faced their own personal battle stories in coronavirus. Then there are the challenges of responding to the events… Continue reading Leaders set the tone
Faithroots 