I have been struck this week by the number of people who have said to me “at least it’s a bank holiday coming up”. I don’t suspect that many are holding out much hope for blazing sunshine, nor for a day by the seaside. So what then is the attraction?...

Rather than attempt to write something new and original, I am simply going to quote a portion of scripture. My purpose is simply that you read it and in doing so, allow the picture that John portrays of the Lord Jesus Christ to expand your mind, stir your spirit and...

I was thrilled to hear the response of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the news that DNA tests prove that he is the son of Sir Winston Churchill’s last private secretary, the late Sir Anthony Montague Browne. Although understandably stating his ‘complete surprise’, Justin Welby, commented ‘I know that I...

  (This is a post I have just written for www.theleaderstable.org in light of a conversation I had with Bernard before Easter. I post it here for your interest!) As I have reflected on the life and ministry of Jesus over recent days, I have seen an insight into his...

Last week I made mention of the grace that Jesus revealed to Thomas, in order to help him in his unbelief. It seems natural then, to follow the theme this and consider the grace that revealed to Simon Peter. If you remember the story, it was Simon Peter who said...