Tag Archives: Faith

Sang at my dad’s funeral

Posted on March 8, 2026 by 1urcher

This song/chorus was sung at my dad’s funeral in 1995 I preached. I ws not a vicar then, I was near the end of my first PhD examining a variety of things. George Ellis was a good man, who I … 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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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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Holy Saturday

Posted on March 30, 2024 by 1urcher

Holy Saturday – what do we do we this day and how do we preach on it. In many ways, we struggle to know what to do with this day. If you are like me, I arrive at Holy Saturday … 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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Evangelism in Translation

Posted on February 6, 2024 by 1urcher

Acts 17: 16-23 All evangelism is done in translation, even if the evangelist and those hearing share the same language. Paul is in Athens waiting for Timothy and Silas to arrive. He is ‘deeply troubled’ by what he sees around … Continue reading →

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Three Phone Calls: The day my Dad died

Posted on July 23, 2020 by 1urcher

On the day, my dad died, there were three phone calls amongst many others The first was at 10:30. I made it from the office of Latymer Christian Fellowship to home. Dad was terminally ill. I knew that. I spoke … Continue reading →

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Homily for Second Sunday of Easter/Homili ar gyfer Ail Sul y Pasg

Posted on April 19, 2020 by 1urcher

Acts 2. 14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1. 3-9 and John 20. 19-31 Unprecedented is a word that seems to be well worn these days. But we do live in times that might be described as such. ‘When do … Continue reading →

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