The most important function of any diary is to help us remember that which we may otherwise forget. Therefore mine is programmed in such a way that, birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations pop up infinitum. Although it would be wrong to only appreciate a parent on their birthday, or your spouse...

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...

Today, Christians from all over the world will be reflecting on the encounter that Thomas had with the risen Lord Jesus, two-thousand years ago. Having been absent when Jesus first appeared to the other disciple, Thomas exclaimed `I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands,...

I thought I would share something a little different with you this morning. So here are even reasons to rejoice, celebrate and delight in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! #1 By his resurrection Jesus was affirmed as God: and he was shown to be the Son of God when...

I find the most moving story from the week before Jesus died, took place at a little village called Bethany, a stone-throw from Jerusalem. I suspect that the evening meal was going well. Then Mary, a long-standing friend of Jesus, did something that shocked those who witnessed it. In John...

I am wary when pastors and preachers use their pulpits in such a way that they align themselves with politicians or with their particular parties. With that said, I would be equally concerned if we didn’t address the issues that we face in society. So then, how should we be...