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Have you seen the film ‘Saving Private Ryan’? The first 20 minutes of the film is a powerful account of war, portraying the first landing crafts arriving at the Normandy beaches on D Day. The film successfully brings to life the events of that day, as a vivid act of remembrance. From a biblical perspective,...

Since my wife passed away in July 2020, I have often been asked, “What are you learning from your grief journey?” Here are a few standout lessons: That grief takes longer than you think to work itself through, and it can’t be rushed. It is a journey you must take slowly. That when you lose...

Ever wondered how to tell the story of all the ways God has been at work in your life, maybe through many decades? Or have you struggled with your life story, looking to rewrite the narrative and bring a change of direction? Two British writers – one a professional communicator and journalist, the other a...

Last month we thought about the bread we share at the Communion table and what we do with any that is left over. Christian beliefs and thoughts about the consecrated bread range from it being a reminder to us of the love that Jesus showed for each of us by and through His death too,...

War is one of the consequences of living in a fallen world in which sinful men and women are unable to settle differences between each other by peaceful means. I believe there are just wars. World War Two, for example, came about when a tyrant sought to take over the world while at the same...

‘The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. … They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the...

St Luke – the doctor who brought good news From the Vicar The Friend at Midnight Reflected Faith Series: Sacred Things Bible Sunday – 24th October How to read the Bible How should we read the Bible? Like a pumpkin Harvest time for YOU Sorry, Lord, I just couldn’t make it ** Editor: Canon Paul...

This month we remember St Luke (18th October), the author of the third gospel and the Book of Acts. Throughout his writing Luke makes clear that the good news of salvation is available to all people regardless of their gender, social position, or nationality. It is believed that Luke was a doctor, and he certainly...

This month we remember St Luke (18th October), the author of the third Gospel and Book of Acts. Throughout his writing Luke makes clear that the good news of salvation is available to all people regardless of their gender, social position or nationality. It is believed that Luke was a doctor, so he sees the...

This month we are looking at the Parable of the Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5-8). It is found in a passage where Jesus is teaching His disciples to pray. Pray Shamelessly:                                                                                                                             The parable concerns a man coming to his friend at midnight and asking ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine...

Last month we thought about the bread we share at the Communion table. But what about any bread that is left over – regardless of the type of bread or wafer used? During the service the bread and the wine are ‘consecrated’. That is, they are set aside for a specific purpose, in this case to...

This special Sunday in the church’s calendar is an opportunity to stop and consider the enormous blessing that the Bible has brought to people down the centuries. Without it, we would know nothing about God our Father, Jesus Christ, or the Holy Spirit. It is God-breathed – full of His love and guidance to us. ...