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The Temptation: A Jackal’s Story

Posted on February 21, 2026 by 1urcher

Caspar is my name. it is not often that our cave is shared with humans. i am a golden jackal and live in the desert planes. It is not the most hospitable place. I survive my eating berries and carrion, … Continue reading →

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The Transfiguration

Posted on February 14, 2026 by 1urcher

(Matthew 17:1–13, Acts 12:1-2) As I sit here in this dark and dank place, awaiting the dawn, I would not have had it any other way. He called me by the sea, my brother and I, and Andrew and Simon. … Continue reading →

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Romans 8. 18-25 A Story

Posted on February 7, 2026 by 1urcher

Romans will probably be my last letter. I hope to get to Rome, but I probably will not. I feel my age. My body has been through so much, as you know, beatings, stoning, fights, and imprisonment. This is not … Continue reading →

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Anna’s Story

Posted on January 31, 2026 by 1urcher

It was 60 years since I came here, when my dear Caleb died before his time. many might say that so long in prayer was a not quite I life. i would beg to differ. Bless the Lord O my … Continue reading →

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Simeon’s story

Posted on January 31, 2026 by 1urcher

The dawning light crept through the window, and my old eyes adjusted to the shades. The truth to be told my eyes saw light darker now, and I ached as pulled off the sheet and sat still on my bed. … Continue reading →

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Candlemas Thoughts

Posted on January 31, 2026 by 1urcher

Luc | Luke 2. 33-35 Yr oedd ei dad a’i fam yn rhyfeddu at y pethau oedd yn cael eu dweud amdano. Yna bendithiodd Simeon hwy, a dywedodd wrth Fair ei fam, “Wele, gosodwyd hwn er cwymp a chyfodiad llawer … Continue reading →

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The Pirate Vicar

Posted on January 24, 2026 by 1urcher

Why on earth are you a pirate? It is a good question to ask a vicar. I moved to Conwy in February 2025, and a friend of mine from the Fellowship for Parish Evangelism told me of Conwy’s Pirate Festival … Continue reading →

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Conversion of Paul: A story

Posted on January 24, 2026 by 1urcher

I was enveloped by the darkness as I fell to the ground. The light of the one who stood before me penetrated the scales in front of my eyes. Nevertheless, I could hear and recognise the voice who said, ‘Saul, … Continue reading →

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I love St Paul

Posted on January 24, 2026 by 1urcher

( a draft sermon for the Conversion of Paul): 25 January 2026 I am a fan of the Apostle Paul – and his writings. They are sometimes provocative, often robust, but always rooted in his pastoral commitment that the church … Continue reading →

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Jonah

Posted on January 17, 2026 by 1urcher

There are two reasons why I chose to dive with Jonah when kindly offered the opportunity to speak in one of these sessions. The first is that many moons ago, I had to learn and memorise the story in Hebrew.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The … Continue reading →

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