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Lament for a bigger picture

I have found myself sat in the cafe of the Creation skate park in Moseley, Birmingham as my 10 year old demonstrates his prowess on his scooter, and devises ever more interesting ways to persuade me to enhance his scooter. … Continue reading

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A Sermon for Trinity Sunday

Trinity Sunday is I am afraid to say my favourite holy day I am aware that might sound strange, but one might imagine that you are getting used to me by now, and realise that strangeness might well be my … Continue reading

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A Mayoral Prayer

Lord God, we thank you for this wonderful and diverse city of Birmingham in which we live and serve. We give thanks for the goodness, grace and compassion that Councillor Anita Ward has brought to the office of Lord Mayor. … Continue reading

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Praxis and the Bible

I am spending two days with Practical Theologians in Brum early next week. What follows is my brief biographicalish reasons for wanting to look at the Bible and Practical Theology. I hope this will endenger some discussion on Monday and … Continue reading

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Vocation Sunday Sermon

A different take perhaps The central feature of the Christian faith is our belief that God has revealed what he is like uniquely and, some including myself would say, exclusively in Jesus Christ. In short, Jesus for Christians – and … Continue reading

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An Evangelical Apology

I wrote this to an individual after an encounter. It is rough and ready; and offered in a spirit of grace. To a sister on my journey (reflections used with permission) I am basically an evo (an evangelical). I am … Continue reading

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the wild places and borderlands

I have just returned from Scotland. Just inside really. We have a cottage in a village near Annan. Annan is the place which the Scottish poet, Robert Burns called the ‘wild place’. I am not sure but it is borderland. … Continue reading

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Simply bumbling along

I had a wonderful Lent, Holy Week and Easter. We did lots of good stuff together, which can be found elsewhere on this blog. One day I promise to ‘tidy the blog up’ a little. This Easter week has been … Continue reading

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Fully Alive

Some small reflections that will be offered in Bartley Green on the Second Sunday of Easter Fully alive. 2nd of Easter

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Jesus’ Aunt

There are so many of us that it is easy to get us confused. I am normally called by my husband’s name; the wife of Clopas. I am a follower of Jesus. I am proud to be identified with him. … Continue reading

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