Ross Moughtin
How we get there is as important as that we get there
How you get there is as important as that you get there. This is a fundamental principle, above all which we see in the ministry of Jesus....
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Ross Moughtin
Jun 21, 2019
The true story of my little Viking man
It was 50 years ago, almost to the day, when I took possession of my little Viking man. I won him in a 400m race in the university town...
Ross Moughtin
Apr 26, 2019
Why coming last doesn't matter
Tomorrow I achieve a major milestone, or more precisely a major kilometre-stone: it’s my 150thParkRun. Sadly I am not awarded with a...
Ross Moughtin
Apr 12, 2019
What is 'Line of Duty' doing to us?
As we await the third episode of Line of Duty, I regret not taking notes during the first four series. The genius of Jed Mercurio’s...
Ross Moughtin
Mar 29, 2019
What does God taste like?
"How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than the honey to my mouth." (Psalm 119:103). So what does God taste like? I’ve just...
Ross Moughtin
Mar 1, 2019
Adapting to a fast-changing world
Sad news, sad but not unexpected. After nearly 70 years of serving the Christians and their churches of our region the Southport...
Ross Moughtin
Feb 8, 2019
When our books own us
Great belated birthday gift from Alan and Wanda: Neil Oliver’s “The story of the British Isles in 100 places.” I look forward to reading...
Ross Moughtin
Nov 23, 2018
Fighting against Black Friday, our challenge.
“But we don’t need another ice rink,” Jacqui patiently explained to me. “I know,” I replied, showing even more patience, “But it’s...
Ross Moughtin
Oct 26, 2018
"Bacon buttie, vicar?" Why Christians break the law.
Why do Christians eat bacon? This theological question surfaced just after my muesli with fresh fruit and yoghurt. I was enjoying my...
Ross Moughtin
Sep 7, 2018
Curtain poles have a purpose
“Finally,” concludes Stanisław Aronson in an excellent article in Wednesday’s Guardian, “Do not ever imagine that your world cannot...
Ross Moughtin
Jul 13, 2018
We know how it ends - Jesus wins.
Had we made the Final, I’m not sure I would have coped with the tension. It was bad enough in 1966. Such was the stress I remember...
Ross Moughtin
Jun 3, 2016
Discipleship that will change the world.
"Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ." Tough words from pastor Dietrich Bonheoffer who died at the...
Ross Moughtin
Jul 10, 2015
The photo which changed my life, a bit
I am supremely googleable – yes, that’s a real word, in English and in Russian. With a name like mine I have to live with the knowledge...
Ross Moughtin
Feb 27, 2015
Passing to the next generation
Two talks in the next three days – very similar but at the same time, very different. I look forward to both. First, later this...
Ross Moughtin
Oct 31, 2014
Well, who would have thought?
On reflection, as I start out on this week’s exciting blog - a change of subject. I had planned to write about Halloween, how this...
Ross Moughtin
Sep 19, 2014
When our NO is actually an YES!
YES – it’s a NO! By a margin of 10%. But I wonder if the result have been any different if the referendum question had been asked the...
Ross Moughtin
Aug 15, 2014
How the croissant changed my life
A memorable event: Friday, 2 October 1959: 08.16 CET. My first croissant. Looking back over the years from here in Etreuille, a small...
Ross Moughtin
Mar 14, 2014
Keep me travelling along with you
Early start today. Breakfast in Aughton; lunch in Copenhagen. At least, that’s the plan. Not that our plans always work out. You can...
Ross Moughtin
Feb 28, 2014
I’m late. Why keep to the speed limit?
A new view awaits me as I sit down to write this blog. Facing me, on the street light on opposite side of Swanpool Lane, is a speed...
Ross Moughtin
Jan 10, 2014
How does God diffuse my anger?
Devastation, desolation, and destruction! Hearts faint and knees tremble, all loins quake, all faces grow pale! This week it’s Nahum...
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