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“I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me though he were dead yet shall he live” John 11:25 It would have been hard on Good Friday for anyone to imagine the glory that was coming on Sunday morning. On Friday the situation seemed hopeless: Peter denied Christ three times; Judas committed suicide; the...

There is a story to be told of the writing of Ben Hur, the book that became the 1959 block-buster film featuring Charlton Heston. It was written in 1880 by Lew Wallace, an American lawyer, Union general during the Civil War, and then governor of the New Mexico Territory. (His statue still stands today on...

This month we are looking at the practice of confession. ‘If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.’ (1 John 1:9). Confession enables us to enter fully into God’s grace, as we are assured of forgiveness for our sin and shame....

Ever wonder how the Old Testament fits in with the New Testament? They are not different stories, but different stages in one and the same story – of how God has reached out and rescued mankind. Throughout the Old Testament there are references to a coming Messiah who will redeem His people.  For Jesus did...

Mothering Sunday From the Vicar Spiritual Disciplines – Fasting Reflecting faith – what birds can remind us about our faith Stay trimmed and balanced Head for the wilderness ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham considers our appreciation of mothers. Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday is a day of mixed emotions. For many it’s a happy, joyous day,...

Mothering Sunday is a day of mixed emotions. For many it’s a happy, joyous day, but for others it’s one of pain and grief. A day to celebrate love, while acknowledging those who cannot have children or have lost them and those who have no relationship with their mother. In the dying moments of His...

Mothering Sunday is a day of mixed emotions. For many it’s a happy, joyous day, but for others it’s one of pain and grief. A day to celebrate love, while acknowledging those who cannot have children or have lost them and those who have no relationship with their mother. In the dying moments of His...

Spiritual disciplines are practices designed to help us grow as disciples of Jesus. This month we are looking at the practice of fasting. Fasting can be a neglected discipline, but plays an important part in the Christian life, especially during Lent. Jesus began His earthly ministry by fasting in the wilderness for 40 days and...

There are many depictions of ‘creatures’ used in decorations in and on our church buildings. Some are beautifully carved in the highly decorated ends of choir stalls. Others can be found on the pew-ends. Sometimes there are human caricatures, perhaps of people the craftsmen knew in real life – their priest or bishop; or even...

‘Do not let this Book …depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night,…be careful to do everything written in it.  Then you will be …successful.’  Joshua 1:8 Any flying instructor will tell you that aeroplanes need to be ‘trimmed’ or ‘balanced in flight’ on a regular basis. After flying through storms and hitting...

‘And he said, ‘Which way shall we go up?’  And he answered, ‘The way through the wilderness…’  2 Kings 3:8 The only way into the Promised Land is through the wilderness. One Bible scholar has called it ‘God’s killing field’. He says: ‘That’s where the things that cause us to stumble in our walk with...

The Language of Love From the Vicar Some hints about prayer this Lent Spiritual Disciplines – Study Reflecting faith – what animals can remind us about our faith Resisting temptation It is all in the VALENTINE ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham considers what showing love can mean in everyday life. The Language of Love Valentine’s...