Daydream Believers
Christmas only happened, and Jesus only survived childhood, because Joseph listened to his dreams. Even though they were disturbing he followed them. What are God’s dreams for us as we face the uncertainty of a New Year?
Author: suffolkvicar
A vicar from Suffolk who writes things down to stop him endlessly talking about them
Remembering at Christmas
In the week before Christmas 2019 a grieving mum asked if there was a ‘Blue Christmas’ service in any of the Churches in our town. Previously there had been but this practice had lapsed. Under the auspices of Churches Together in Felixstowe we gathered together words and prayers from many sources and produced this Order of… Continue reading Remembering at Christmas
Don’t Look Back (…you’re not going that way)
At the turn of the year it is tempting and comforting to reminisce about the past. But our vocation remains to step out into the future.
Is This the One?
When votes have been cast and leaders elected it all comes down to deeds of service not words of a manifesto
The Kindergarten and the Crèche
Like Kindergarten the Créche of Bethlehem is a place of learning. But only one rule is taught; everyone is loved regardless of ability.
Prepared Unpreparedness
Sometimes, even in the middle of expected disaster the best preparation is to be unprepared and instead wait and listen.
Everyday Saints – A Sermon
Sainthood for Dummies!
To be a saint is the everyday task of the Christian. However tradition dictates that we can only become saints once we have died. Learning to die is the key to learning to live.
Ecclesiastical Time Lords
There may be a ‘time for everything under earth. Some are ‘good’ times and some are ‘bad’ times but how do we cope when death comes to us at the ‘wrong’ time?
Persistent Justice
The Parable of the Unjust Judge and the Persistent Widow is not about persistence in prayer as about God;s decision to love the least, the last, and the lost
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