Tag Archives: Biblical Literacy

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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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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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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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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A Father’s Tale (based on the Prodigal Son)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by 1urcher

I gave them both everything they wanted, spoken and unspoken. My boys were so different. The youngest wanted everything, so I gave it to him. I would always move mountains for my boys. The eldest looked at me with pity … Continue reading →

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I wonder who Jesus is for you

Posted on September 2, 2023 by 1urcher

I wonder who Jesus is to you? How do you think of Jesus? In 1977, large swathes of the UK gathered around their televisions to watch ‘Jesus of Nazareth’. For many people, Robert Powell became the face of Jesus. With … Continue reading →

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Bregeth | 15 Mai 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by 1urcher

Mae’r darn o Actau’r Apostolion yn ddeinamig, yn ffrwydrol ac yn ysgogi. Mae’n ein hatgoffa o amser pan gymerwyd yr eglwys allan o’i ardal gysur. Roedd Pedr yr Apostol, gyda’i frawd, Andreas wedi dilyn Iesu. Roedden nhw wedi gwylio ei … Continue reading →

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Gweddnewidiad  | Transfiguration (Luc | Luke 9:28-36)

Posted on March 28, 2022 by 1urcher

Ynghylch wyth diwrnod wedi iddo ddweud hyn, cymerodd Pedr ac Ioan ac Iago gydag ef a mynd i fyny’r mynydd i weddïo. Tra oedd ef yn gweddïo, newidiodd gwedd ei wyneb a disgleiriodd ei wisg yn llachar wyn. A dyma … Continue reading →

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