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Bibles: we are

Posted on March 15, 2026 by 1urcher

This is a 1620 edition of Bishop Richard Parry’s Welsh translation of the Bible from the original languages. There are two beautiful things about this photo, well three. In the top right hand corner, you can see the stained glass … Continue reading →

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Hannah: A Story for Mothering Sunday

Posted on March 14, 2026 by 1urcher

Hannah Reading: 1 Samuel 1 How long O lord will you abandon me for ever? When will you visit me with your grace. Day after day these words and other like them fell from my lips. God had chosen not … Continue reading →

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Sang at my dad’s funeral

Posted on March 8, 2026 by 1urcher

This song/chorus was sung at my dad’s funeral in 1995 I preached. I ws not a vicar then, I was near the end of my first PhD examining a variety of things. George Ellis was a good man, who I … Continue reading →

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A woman from Samaria

Posted on March 7, 2026 by 1urcher

For someone who when he spoke and acted was the most charismatic man I have ever met, he blended in by the well. I did not notice him when I arrived. I was tired of course being there in the … Continue reading →

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What’s your favourite book?

Posted on March 5, 2026 by 1urcher

Children across Wales are celebrating World Book Day. As a Christian minister, I wonder what is your favourite book in the Bible. My shortlist is Ecclesiastes John Acts Revelation I am going to say that my favourite book is the … Continue reading →

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The title of my autobiography would be….

Posted on March 4, 2026 by 1urcher

The title of my autobiography would be: It has all been a glorious accident. This would include My time with the London City Mission (two weeks became two years) Going to university and then doing a PhD Leaving evangelism for … Continue reading →

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Sharing my Welsh

Posted on March 4, 2026 by 1urcher

Welsh apparently is still in a vulnerable position. The reality is of course it has persevered and survived when surrounded by the language of Empire (English). The story of its survival is one that should be celebrated. Enabling every child … Continue reading →

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what three things?

Posted on March 3, 2026 by 1urcher

I have been asked the question, what three things could I not live without. My answer would be coffee, my dogs, and my bible I wonder what your answer would be?

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A Bumbling Presence

Posted on February 28, 2026 by 1urcher

If I ever write an autobiography it will be called a bumbling presence I believe much of my life is taken up my bumbling. I live and minister in Conwy. I am here by happenstance. Certainly I ended up in … Continue reading →

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Being Towed

Posted on February 28, 2026 by 1urcher

The clutch appears to have gone of my dog mobile. I was delighted that some friends offered to tow me to the garage, navigating the church yard gates and the town walls on the way. I would prefer to drive … Continue reading →

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