Playing Kiss-Chase with God
Advent is not about God being out to get us but instead God’s quest to bring us home
Tag: Prayer
Order! Order, order!
Order! Order, order! Sermon for Trinity 9 – 18 August 2019 – St John the Baptist, Felixstowe Text: Luke 12.49-56 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! (Luke 12.51) God give you peace my sisters and brothers. A few weeks ago… Continue reading Order! Order, order!
The Same Old ‘New & Improved’
The Same Old ‘New & Improved’ Address before the opening of a meeting of the newly elected Felixstowe Town Council Wednesday 15 May 2019 There was a time, when I was much much younger and had no idea what cynicism meant, that I used to be excited about new things. New toys to play with,… Continue reading The Same Old ‘New & Improved’
A Trysting Place – 40 Days in Brede Abbey – Day 18
‘Praying without ceasing’ and ‘rejoicing in the Lord always’ can seem to be a counsel of perfection. However unless we manage to carry our ‘Trysting Place’ with us the world wil remain lost and loveless.
A Trysting Place – 40 Days in Brede Abbey
An introduction to 40 Days of Reflections on the Religious Life as seen through the pages of the book ‘In This House of Brede’
Jesus Levels With Us
If it’s not Good News for the wealthy as well as for the poor it’s not Good News for anyone. It is the task of the wealthy to be Good News for the poor themselves.
Jesus is my Homeboy
‘The hands of the Almighty are so often to be found at the ends of our own arms’
The Year of the Lord’s favour is about more than a good sermon.
Looking for the Dawn – A Lent Course on the movie ‘Darkest Hour’
Looking for the Dawn A Lent Course in five session based on the movie ‘Darkest Hour’ Within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom… Continue reading Looking for the Dawn – A Lent Course on the movie ‘Darkest Hour’
When Things Fall Apart
When Things Fall Apart Sermon for 18 November 2018 – Second Sunday before Advent St John the Baptist Felixstowe Text: ‘Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.’ (Mark 13.8) God give you peace my sisters and brothers Tomorrow evening, God and SNCF willing, Lesley-Anne and I will be… Continue reading When Things Fall Apart
The Souls of the Righteous – Remembering grief
When we can no longer hold our loved ones we need to know we are held
Suffolk Vicar 