John 11:32-44
Martha and Mary were suffering too, and that cut Jesus to the heart. He wept hot tears of sadness for their sadness. This was a hard place to be. But he was there. He was there, with them in their...
View ArticleLuke 3:1-6
Advent 2 - John was sent to ‘prepare the way of the Lord’. He was the PR Events Manager who went ahead of the VIP, making sure everything, everyone, was ready for his coming. We need to make sure we’re...
View ArticleBaptism of Christ – Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Epiphany 1 - It’s easy to fake repentance, and even great deeds, as Jesus said in Matt 7. “On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your...
View ArticleMark 6:14-29 – Sometimes things really stink
He gives in to the vengeful scheming of his wife-cum-sister-in-law-cum-niece, and murders John to save his pride. It’s a sorry tale of all that is worst in humanity. And all that John’s friends can do...
View ArticleBaptism of Christ and Lego! (Isa 43:1-7, Ps 29, Lk 3:15-17, 21-22)
Why baptism? What’s getting dunked got to do with anything? Why not a ceremonial haircut, or ritual slap round the face with a damp trout? … More Baptism of Christ and Lego! (Isa 43:1-7, Ps 29, Lk...
View ArticleJohn 11:32-44
Martha and Mary were suffering too, and that cut Jesus to the heart. He wept hot tears of sadness for their sadness. This was a hard place to be. But he was there. He was there, with them in their...
View ArticleAdvent 2 – Get Ready, the King is Coming!
Get Ready, the King is Coming! No, not Elvis, sadly. Although I’m sure he’ll feature on the Boxing Day TV schedule between re-runs of Bake-Off and a Carry On quadruple bill. Instead, (and no less...
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