The Enigma Sermons I’m going to be sharing some talks (video and written)/studies on Ecclesiastes as this has been our Sunday Night series. However I am aware that some of you will appreciate some catch up and background. So I’m going to post a few articles today with background, themes and some past studies. Warning… Continue reading The Enigma Sermons (Ecclesiastes)
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Food from around the World Wide Web
Things to do during the shut down John Piper has famously said “Don’t waste your life…” It is important that we don’t waste the opportunities God is giving us, even in the middle of a health crisis. Praying at a spatial distance Nick Moore writes: With ever stronger advice against social interaction and the prospect… Continue reading Food from around the World Wide Web
Body and Spirit
One of the things that happens when we go through unusual times like we are doing at the moment is that it gets us thinking about things we normally take for granted. We are used to meeting together every week. We are used to sharing communion What happens now that we cannot? First of all… Continue reading Body and Spirit
Worthy
If you are looking for something to read at the moment, can I recommend “Worthy: Celebrating the value of women.” By Elyse Fitzpatrick and EM Schumacher. The book traces a Biblical theology of what it means for women to be made in God’s image and part of his amazing salvation story. It the applies this… Continue reading Worthy
For such a time as this
Jews have just celebrated the festival of Purim where they mark and remember the story of Esther, the Queen used by God to deliver her people from Genocide. The book of Esther is set during the exile of God’s people in Persia. King Ahasuerus has a falling out with his wife, Vashti the Queen. Drunkenly… Continue reading For such a time as this
Don't Worry
We are trialling some video content as part of our support for people during the coronavirus. Our first video looks at Jesus’ words “Not to worry.” Does this mean we need not worry about coronavirus because we are guaranteed protection? What about the fact that we do get anxious? Click on the link to watch… Continue reading Don't Worry
There is more than one way to die
One of the oldest military tricks in the book is to give the appearance that the attacking army is concentrated in one place. Whilst those defending focus all their attention on where the attack is coming from, the enemy sneaks round the back. There is more than one way to die. Coronavirus has sadly led… Continue reading There is more than one way to die
On Listening to Experts and having your say
Don’t panic …listen to the right people The internet is not a great place to be at the moment if you struggle with anxiety, nor if you are looking for reliable information and advice. Timelines are full of people sharing their ‘expertise’ on Coronavirus. Their opinions range from the “We should panic, the Government isn’t… Continue reading On Listening to Experts and having your say
“I trace the rainbow through the rain” Anxiety, Depression and Burnout
It’s a busy Sunday morning at the end of a busy week, I’ve preached twice, tried to resolve some technical hitches and followed all that up with a pastoral conversation. Then I find myself sitting in the church lounge sobbing thinking “I can’t go on anymore.” A conversation with another elder who just happens to… Continue reading “I trace the rainbow through the rain” Anxiety, Depression and Burnout
When Jesus Came (Isaiah 53:5-20)
For Starters I love Christmas. I love Christmas Trees and fairy lights, I love Turkey with all the trimmings and I love Christmas pudding. I could eat that all the year round. I love getting presents and giving presents. I love carols. Christmas is great but may I let you into a secret? Easter is… Continue reading When Jesus Came (Isaiah 53:5-20)
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