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Ross Moughtin
Feb 2, 2018
We DO because we ARE loved by God
Tomorrow could see a defining event in my life. Should I finish the Ormskirk ParkRun I will enter the elite group of those who have...
Ross Moughtin
Jan 26, 2018
When someone grabs the last Nutella.
"They are like animals. A woman had her hair pulled, an elderly lady took a box on her head, another had a bloody hand." For the next...
Ross Moughtin
Jan 19, 2018
When we need a second chance
Hola a todos! To be fair, we were warned: “There are strong side winds at Tenerife-South airport.” But we may not all have been...
Ross Moughtin
Jan 12, 2018
When words shock
This is a family blog and so you will be relieved I will not be quoting President Trump verbatim in reference to his opinion of the good...
Ross Moughtin
Jan 5, 2018
“How on earth can God use me in my situation?” you may ask.
“I believe that God has put gifts and talents and ability on the inside of every one of us,” observes evangelist Joel Osteen. He...
Ross Moughtin
Dec 29, 2017
When your birthday is overwhelmed by Christmas
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY! There are, of course, some advantages of having your birthday so close to 25 December. As a child I...
Ross Moughtin
Dec 22, 2017
How I met up with Jesus in the fog
Fascinating phone conversation with John last night. The last time we spoke it changed my life. It was way back in February 1963 when...
Ross Moughtin
Dec 22, 2017
Christmas - the whole story
“Our job,” reflects Archbishop Sentamu, “is to lead people to Jesus and leave them there.” I’ve just read these words in Jeremy Duff’s...
Ross Moughtin
Dec 15, 2017
When God drops you in it
“Surprise,” observed Boris Pasternak, “is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” That certainly was my experience yesterday...
Ross Moughtin
Dec 8, 2017
Walking your daughter down the aisle - that magic moment.
I’ve done it no less than four times – and each time I walk even more slowly to relish the moment. Mr Markle has all this to look...
Ross Moughtin
Dec 1, 2017
Terrible Christmas trees. Derby - this year's winner.
"It looks awful. Why bother? It does not look festive at all. Take it down along with all the railings. Embarrassing to be from Derby." ...
Ross Moughtin
Nov 17, 2017
The battle over Dr Spock - which naturally, I lost.
The battle of Dr Spock’s Baby and Child Care. As you would expect, I lost. I did explain to Jacqui: “But you haven’t even held it, let...
Ross Moughtin
Nov 10, 2017
Does the Shack work?
The strange thing was not just that the Rose Theatre at Edge Hill was full but that I knew almost everyone there by name. It was...
Ross Moughtin
Nov 3, 2017
The Bible is filled with people like us, who thought they could get away with it.
For 11 minutes last night the world was a quieter place. Not as colourful maybe – but quieter. The Twitter feed for President Trump...
Ross Moughtin
Oct 27, 2017
Had we know how long we were going to stay here, we would have bought better carpets
Moreover, the Ministry Centre with Café Vista has shifted Christ Church into a seven day a week operation. I have no idea of the...
Ross Moughtin
Oct 20, 2017
"Here I stand. I can do no other."
1517. Arguably the most important year over the last millennium in the history of British Christianity. Such is the significance of its...
Ross Moughtin
Oct 13, 2017
Overheard: "I know you're here but where's here?"
A woman overheard me on my mobile this week and laughed loudly. So what did I say? "I know you're here but where's here?" It so...
Ross Moughtin
Oct 6, 2017
From violence and from golf to Christ
"People pay attention when they see that God actually changes persons and sets them free,” comments Brooklyn pastor Jim Cymbala. He...
Ross Moughtin
Sep 29, 2017
The racism in me
It’s 1988 and I need to make an urgent phone call. Fortunately I was in the centre of Rochdale, near the post office where I knew there...
Ross Moughtin
Sep 22, 2017
We'll praise him for all that is passed and trust him for all that is to come
Sunday, 8th April, 2018. That’s the date I am planning to retire as vicar of Christ Church Aughton. And it’s going to be difficult,...
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