Tag Archives: Bible

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 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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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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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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Shadow of Death

Posted on March 29, 2024 by 1urcher

As she cradled the battered body of her broken boy, Mary lifted her eyes to the heavens, from where help seemed not to come. Her lips moved and almost inaudibly, she whispered; my soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit … Continue reading →

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Sabbatical Musings 7: Orienteering around the Bible

Posted on August 17, 2013 by 1urcher

I referred recently to the fact that the Bible should not be seen as some sort of divine satnav, but rather as a means of orientating one’s life. This is a big claim for a multitude of reasons. Many Christians do … Continue reading →

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