Mary, Martha and the Gift of Hospitality
Thanks for all the positive feedback we had from Laura’s first blog. We know of a few people who also opted for a Thanksgiving party. Here is the tricky follow … Continue reading
Hephzibah
Recently I was privileged to be asked to write something for a friend’s dedication service. Over the last few weeks I’ve received a few requests for copies of it so … Continue reading
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Today I escaped the hustle and bustle of everyday life and took a retreat day up in North Yorkshire. I take a retreat day about 4 times a year, mainly … Continue reading
The Most Depressing Day of the Year?
Wherever you are reading this, I hope you’re feeling ok. The truth is you’re probably not though. According to ‘experts’ today, “Blue Monday”, is officially the most depressing day of … Continue reading
There is a Balm in Gilead
“I know, I know. We’re your chosen people. But, once in a while, can’t You chose someone else?” Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof This week didn’t go according to plan. … Continue reading
Social Contagion
Last week I had the privilege of being present at a graduation ceremony at Oaktrees – an abstinent based recovery centre for men and women from York who want to … Continue reading
Halloween: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
It’s that time year again, when Christians just don’t know where to look or how to respond to the annual vexation of Halloween. A few years ago it was much … Continue reading
Imitation of Life
Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Therefore I urge you … Continue reading
The Self Preservation Society
Whilst conducting my daily swipe through the Twitter feed the other night I came across an unusual tweet from the atheist/secularist/humanist in waiting, Richard Dawkins. In it he said that … Continue reading
I’m a Celebrity… get me into church
This autumn there will be a series shown on TV in America that I sincerely hope no one watches. The show is called Preachers of LA and it follows six pastors … Continue reading
Bad Samaritan Blog 