On Sunday we resumed our episodic series in the book of Matthew with Jesus’ wonderful parable of the Wedding Feast…
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The Parable of the Apple Crumble
Our world’s gone mad. We’ve lost sight of the fact that things can be different and yet equal. Which reminds…
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Use words if necessary – Keller on the Gospel
At our Sunday morning gathering we were discussing some of the implications of our Bible teaching together and someone quoted…
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Time and relative dimensions in theology
I’ve just returned from a holiday with my family and the time away led me to reflect on time. The…
Dangerous Calling
I am more and more convinced that what gives a ministry its motivations, perseverance, humility, joy, tenderness, passion, and grace…
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The goodness of Good Friday
As I have been preparing to speak on Jesus’ last words on the cross at our service on Friday, I’ve…
Time for a new look
Please bear with us as we fiddle… … I think that will have to do for now. Hope to do…
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Catching trains, parenting and the gospel
I needed to get the train, but that involved getting two little girls in the car. For me, the pressing…
Saul the substitute prophet – or a King-sized mistake addendum
Yesterday I had the great privilege of preaching on 1 Samuel 14 at the church where I serve. Time didn’t…
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Finding the right kind of water in the midst of the mould
Water is a dirty word in our house at the moment. It is leaking through our roof. When it isn’t…