I’m not much of a romantic (ask my wife!), but I think God is.
We see it right at the start. God created us for intimacy with him (deep fellowship). So he gave us the highest freedom of all, the freedom to reject him. As Sting so rightly sang ‘If you love somebody, set them free.’ And God did precisely that.
As mentioned in our online sermon this weekend, there do appear to be risks associated with dwelling on heaven …
When we receive a formal or official invitation, it usually comes in writing. If we are being accepted into a position we have applied for or have been given, we want it in writing and usually signed by the person with the authority to engage us …
As churches we acknowledge the injustices of poverty and we respond to appeals regularly …
“Wait.” Few words are less welcome in a fast food, instant access world …
Life in this broken world always has to be lived ‘In Spite of’ something … read more of this post on our blog.
In my part time job in chaplaincy, I’m often greeted by the same verbal reflex as I walk up to people on a ward or the emergency department with my newly acquired dog-collar on. ‘I’m not religious….’ they say. I often respond, ‘That’s good, neither am I!” … read more here
People talk about returning to normal after the Coronavirus pandemic is over. Personally, I hope we don’t return to normal. I hope we return to a new normal …
Here’s a gallery of all the entries in this year’s Easter Art Competition, thanks for taking part!
The weeks following major events can always feel like a bit of an anti-climax-and the church is not immune. Post Christmas and Post Easter can feel a bit flat.