Answering God – Day 12
Words are at the same time beautiful and ugly, creative and destructive and we must be careful how we use them. But how do we decided when to speak and when to be silent?
Category: Sermon
No Name Brand Disciples
To be successful we are often called to ‘make a name for ourselves’. Yet the very first disciple of Jesus is un-named. Great freedom can be found in a faithfulness that is hidden and unnotice. The less of ourselves that is on view the more of Jesus people will be able to ‘Come and See.’in
The Regal, The Royal, and The Reign of God
To seek for a king we must abandon all thoughts of our own comfort and look for him in the dark places of the world found betwixt the Stable of Bethlehem and the Cross of Calvary
New Year Guide for Clergy
Mark Bryant, sometime Bishop of Jarrow, introduces me to these words from Michael Ramsey. They are well worth reflecting on at the beginning of each New Year… Very struck today by Six Helps for the New Year given one year by Bishop Michael Ramsey to his clergy 1. Thank God. Often and always. Thank him… Continue reading New Year Guide for Clergy
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?
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.
