Destroy this temple
read moreJesus said, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.’…the temple he had spoken of was his body. John 2:19;21 It is ironic that a secular…
Easter 2019
read moreLuke 24:1-1 There is no doubt about the fact that Jesus was dead. After all his death was very public, neither the religious nor the secular authorities would have wanted…
The Conquering Hero
read morePalm Sunday 2019 BREXIT – it’s an event of stark contrasts and huge misunderstanding. The conflicting statements we get from our politicians lead us to believe that no deal will…
Palm Sunday
read moreBREXIT: an event of stark contrasts and huge misunderstanding. The conflicting statements we get from our politicians lead us to believe no deal will be absolutely fine, because everyone wants…
A Prayer for the Week
read moreOn Monday I go to work, to school, meet with friends and family: But you God meet with the real me. On Tuesday I do my share of work at…
Looking on the heart
read more1 Samuel 16:1-13 Looking on the heart Image is everything. We may try to deny it, but it is endemic in society and it affects everyone. Do I look good…
Tested in the Wilderness
read moreTested in the wilderness Luke 4:1-13 Read Genesis 3:1-15 Who is Jesus? Luke tells us right at the start: You are my Son whom I love; with you I am…
First Sunday of Lent
read moreA girl came home from her church school and said, ‘Mum do you know what they’re giving up for Lent – chocolate! What’s the point of giving up chocolate? I…
Prayer for the week
read morePrayer for the week Sunday: Create space to read the Bible for 15 minutes, asking God to speak through His Word. Monday: Every time you look at your ‘phone, bring…
When you pray
read moreWhen you pray Prayer is the universal cry of humankind. It is often a cry of desperation or anger or last resort. Down through the centuries and in every culture,…
Love your enemies
read more‘I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.’ Matthew 5:44-45. Shamima Begum wants to return…
Discipleship – it’s a challenge Luke 6:27-49
read moreIn these verses Jesus says some very challenging things for those who profess to be Christians. So how seriously do we take the words of Jesus here? Or how readily…