Author Archives: 1urcher

Holy Monday – Darkness Foretold Luke 20: 9-16 9 He began to tell the people this parable: ‘A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. 10 When the season … Continue reading →

Holy Week and Easter is the pivotal and most poignant week of the Christian calendar. It is a period that captures a full-range of human emotion particularly if as the people of God we attempt, difficult though it is, to … Continue reading →

This time of year is for me the most precious. This is a copy of the booklet which will be given to members of my church congregation tomorrow; well the hardy ones who will come despite the snow on the … Continue reading →

I have never ever written a response to someone else before; nor do I intend to make a habit of it. Giles Fraser offers much to the Church of England, and I usually find his Comment section in the Guardian … Continue reading →

There is every reason for optimism. That seemed to be the essential message of Archbishop Justin’s sermon at the launch of his public ministry as Primate of All England. I have to say I concur with him. It is not … Continue reading →

Those of you who have followed this a little will know doubt be aware of the trials and tribulations of Frodo, and how much he has taught me since he had his leg amputated back in December. He has adjusted … Continue reading →

In the Name of God, who is uniquely revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit If we did not have the Gospels, historians would still be able to tell us that Pontius Pilate was a ruthless governor of Palestine. From … Continue reading →

Making discoveries because of Time Wisdom as promoted by http://www.notbusy.co.uk is one thing; the application of these discoveries into my own life will be quite another. The suggestion that busyness can be a form of pride, which to my understanding … Continue reading →

Already late? That is not a particular place to begin when attempting to reflect on being #notbusy. I had intended to offer a thought every day, so on day three; I am only on two. There is a reason; and … Continue reading →

I have signed up for Lent with http://www.notbusy.co.uk which is the truly wonderful idea of giving up busyness for Lent. I have embraced it because I am so often a human doing rather than a human being. The idea of … Continue reading →