Category Archives: Personal

The great feast: third day

Posted on February 20, 2015 by 1urcher

Yesterday, I spent well over an hour chatting with two first language Welsh speakers. I am a Welsh learner. I am still at the entry level really. I probably caught about 40% of what was said, and could by the … Continue reading →

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coming out: an “evangelical apology” 2

Posted on August 14, 2014 by 1urcher

The picture was sketched by my then 4 year old. It is a picture obviously of a Church that is on wheels. There is a deep theological truth about that insight. The first Christians were called ‘followers of the Way’, … Continue reading →

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Islands and Estates

Posted on August 14, 2014 by 1urcher

Here I am. On Ynys Mon. Sheffield born and bred. Life spent on estates in Sheffield, Gateshead, London, Gloucester, Maryport and Birmingham. I cannot believe in some ways that I am so settled. I caught a glimpse of this church … Continue reading →

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Divine Whispers

Posted on August 30, 2013 by 1urcher

I am not sure I have ever even felt that I have heard God speak in an audible way before. However, before you reach for the white coats. On Wednesday last I was at St Ninian’s Cave, near Whithorn in … Continue reading →

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Syrian Hopes

Posted on August 30, 2013 by 1urcher

I have just returned from Dumfries and Galloway, and missed the debate in Parliament yesterday. I am not sure I have formed an opinion over what happened. Those of you, who know a little of my politics will not be … Continue reading →

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Hope is not a dangerous thing

Posted on August 24, 2013 by 1urcher

“Let me tell you something my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane.” Red to Andy in the classic (I think) film The Shawshank Redemption. The clip can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDGNsbLayJw Since my sabbatical … Continue reading →

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worship, discipleship and summer camps

Posted on August 21, 2013 by 1urcher

My son had a brilliant time at the Scripture Union Camp he attended last week. I think he had a fabulous week at New Wine in Newark the week before when we camped together. Both events had teams of committed … Continue reading →

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Sabbatical Musings 8: Chaos in the midst of sanitised order

Posted on August 17, 2013 by 1urcher

I have always had a thing about chaos. I am not a good person to be with if you want life compartmentalised or indeed if you need things tidy. I do not necessarily think that this is a problem. Some … Continue reading →

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allotment days

Posted on August 17, 2013 by 1urcher

I am about to go to the allotment. I know this is not earth shattering news. It is damp in Brum, and there are no doubts that I will interrupt a slug fest There is little doubt that food tastes … Continue reading →

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