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There were so many graduates waiting to receive their degrees that day, that speed was of the essence.  Presenting their diplomas, therefore, the Chancellor simply smiled and said: “Congratulations, keep moving.” Actually, that is good advice for all of life, and for your Christian life as well. If you’ve discovered the reality of God’s love for...

Plant three rows of peas: Peas of mind Peas of heart Peas of soul Plant three rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash grumbling Squash selfishness Plant three rows of lettuce: Lettuce be faithful Lettuce be obedient Lettuce love one another Plant three rows of turnips: Turnip for services Turnip for meetings Turnip to help one...

Celebrating Fatherhood From the Vicar What makes June so special God – the Three in One Reflecting faith – the Lectern 2 Simplicity The story behind the HYMN:  Lord, for the years Does the past haunt you? Finding the right Key Worried that your life is changing beyond recall? The Bible in 50 words  **...

‘What is a Christian? The richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God as Father. If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child and having God as his Father.’ (J I Packer, Knowing God)...

‘What is a Christian? The richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God as Father. If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child and having God as his Father.’ (J I Packer, Knowing God)...

 June is the month of light – the month of the summer solstice, when millions of people in northernmost Europe stay out late to enjoy the sight of the midnight sun. To have light and glory where there is usually darkness is something we celebrate, we welcome. In John 9 Jesus said: “I am the...

This month we celebrate Trinity Sunday. The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most important of the Christian faith, for it goes to the very heart of what God is like. The Bible is quite clear:  there is one God, but He is revealed in three ‘persons’ – the Father, the Son, and...

Why not have a good look at the lectern in your church, to see what is was made from and if it has a particular design. There seem to be two distinct styles for lecterns, either a ‘simple’ plain book holder or one in the shape of a bird.  Both styles are usually made from...

‘Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor. It’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.’ (Peter Walsh). The spiritual discipline of simplicity is about living more simply and ensuring that possessions don’t end up possessing us! Jesus expresses the heart of simplicity in the Sermon on the...

Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided, urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way, sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided: Lord for the years, we bring our thanks today. Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires us, speaks to our hearts and sets our souls...

A lady had driven her car into a ditch, and there she sat. When the police arrived, they asked her what had happened. “I was looking in the rear-view mirror, instead of looking at the road ahead,” she explained. What a thought! There is no way to go forward if your eyes are focused on...

Ever since early times it has always been necessary for something to be locked up. Keys, in all kinds of shapes and sizes, have been needed to protect valuable commodities from thieves. Also, when people had to be punished or protected from others, they were confined in prisons with suitable locks and keys. Apparently, the...