I am wanting to take this opportunity to give thanks to God. This week we had a very belated Annual General Meeting. Given we have two congregations, in distinct contexts and with different challenges, we held the meeting over two nights. For some it may sound like I am a...

I am not sure if you saw the news item on last night’s TV, or have stumbled across it online. However, a US artist who produces work under the name of Beeple, has just had a piece sold for an incredible $69.4M. Now, I am seldom shocked by what happens...

Over the last few days, I have started to read a wonderful book about the nature of Jesus. That’s right, the book is not about what Jesus did or even what we can receive from him. It is a book that focuses solely upon his nature and his character. Drawing...

You will have no doubt seen the appalling statistic that yesterday the UK past 100,000 deaths from Covid-19. Less well publicised is the fact that today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day we remember those who were killed in the Second Word War, six million of which were...

am often struck by the difference between my prayers and those I read in the New Testament letters. Whereas mine can be selfish, apostolic prayers tend to be selfless. Whereas mine often focus on the temporal, apostolic prayers invariably focus on the eternal. One of the loveliest examples is found...

After much prayer and consideration, it has been decided to close the Ridgeway Centre in Wallingford for corporate worship for the time being. This decision has not been taken lightly, but after prayer and discussion and will be kept under constant review. On a practical front, we believe that we...

On Monday evening, Tracey and I sat watching the Prime Minister’s Press Conference when he announced a third national lockdown. As he spoke, I felt a real sense of hope in my Spirit. Now this is not a compliment, nor a criticism of the P.M., just a fact. But none...

I have just had a quick glance at the morning papers. As expected, an array of journalists, commentators and politicians are making their predictions. When will the pandemic be behind us? What will the reality be for the UK outside of Europe? Will the US’s transition to a new President...

I woke in the early hours of this morning with a wonderful verse in my mind. In Psalm 20:7, David writes “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”I trust that this has been your testimony in 2020 and will...

I am sure that we are all truly thankful for the breaking news that the first Covid-19 vaccine will be rolled out, as early as next week. We should rightfully thank God for the brilliance and commitment of scientists and medical practitioners alike. However, given that this coronavirus was never...