Encountering God in our everyday lives

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Jul 31, 2020

We need to cuddle our bunny

You will surprised to know that over an entire decade this is only the second blog I have posted featuring an escaped rabbit. You may...

Ross Moughtin

Jul 24, 2020

When guilt knocks at your door

“Not today, thank you.” His face fell, he appeared completely dispirited before walking away. Jacqui is always unnerved when this...

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Jul 17, 2020

What masks do to us

“When you wear a mask, you have my respect,” declares actor Morgan Freeman in the tone he uses when playing God. “Because your mask...

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Jul 10, 2020

Church (but without your trousers on)

The conservatives are the liberals while the liberals are now the conservatives! It’s all about the importance of church buildings, the...

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Jul 3, 2020

How the cross subverts culture

Early start this morning – to join in with a family birthday. For once I will be singing “Happy Birthday” without lathering my hands. ...

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Jun 26, 2020

Heirs of St Domingo's Sunday School

“Why the fireworks?” I thought last night. “And it’s not even dark yet.” Then I realised – Manchester City must have lost. So...

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Jun 19, 2020

Impossible, difficult, done!

“I know that the vision for this has been around for 18 years and the faithfulness with which you have kept this vision is an inspiration...

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Jun 12, 2020

What happens when we kneel?

I prefer to kneel. Even when there isn’t much room or the floor is hard or (as often happens) the hassock uneven or too small. Body...

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Jun 5, 2020

Whatever, don't get out!

“In a presidential election, fear often beats idealism.” So observes the Economist in a perceptive article in this morning’s briefing,...

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May 29, 2020

Some people can surprise us

“Love without risk is an impossibility, like war without death.” It’s not often that I quote contemporary left-bank French philosophers,...

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May 22, 2020

When church doors are shut

If you haven’t already done so, load the app today, now! #TKC Prayer is a key component of Your Kingdom Come, a global prayer movement...

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May 15, 2020

When neighbourhoods come together

You will be pleased to know that I fertilized our lawns yesterday with Eric’s lawn spreader using some of his Fisons fertilizer which he...

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May 8, 2020

When we need the perfect hoe

I have found the perfect hoe. Which is just as well as the current lockdown gives me the opportunity to spend time in our garden, not...

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May 1, 2020

When we refuse to be fobbed off

Hi folks, “Lord, I just don’t understand this.” Over the years I’ve prayed this prayer many times during my daily Bible reading. For...

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Apr 24, 2020

When facing an impossible decision

Our prime minister with his government face the most appallingly difficult decision for decades – when and how to end the national...

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Apr 17, 2020

Light at the end of the tunnel?

We need hope, particularly as the lock down continues into an uncertain future. So at yesterday’s press conference foreign secretary...

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Apr 10, 2020

What did the centurion see?

On this grim day, three powerful statistics: * Now 100 doctors in Italy have died of COVID-19. * In the UK the 10 doctors who have...

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Apr 3, 2020

When we need to smell their breath

“A.A. saved my life. Can it work online?” asks a contributor in this morning’s New York Times. You may be familiar with the work of the...

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Mar 27, 2020

When we need to be shocked

As headlines go, it’s pretty stark. ONE BRIT DIES EVERY 13 MINUTES. The Sun, of course, has form when it comes to arresting headlines. ...

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Mar 20, 2020

To hope when bashed by the storm

Today – 20 iii 20 – could be the last Friday for some time, at least the Friday we have become accustomed to, as the schools close and...

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