Tag Archives: Light

Lent 2012: Day Ten

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Galatians 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the law. We’ve had a lot of trouble as the human race haven’t we? We really do struggle to find a harmonious way to live. Well … Continue reading →

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Lent 2012: Day Five

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Luke 13:34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not … Continue reading →

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Lent 2012: Day Four

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Isaiah 58:10 if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday. This passage from Isaiah reminded me two things. First, the feeding of the … Continue reading →

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Transfigure and Shine

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Preaching again! This time an all-age service, and I was delighted to see a packed Church with lots of youngsters readying themselves. A new alb too (I borrowed the one I wore on Jan 22nd), which J&M oh so very … Continue reading →

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Canteen Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Huddled around our candle to keep us warm, the canteen held a Christmas dinner for students. With my friend Joi a vegetarian, we opted for chips, ketchup, and cola. Not exactly traditional… but lovely nonetheless.

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A Year On

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

This time last year I was being confirmed in St Anne’s Church! Now still in Bramhall (for about 9 more months), I’ve lit my first communion candle again and had a look back at the confirmation order paper. Some of … Continue reading →

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Candle and Kindle

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Today is the second anniversary of my baptism. In the morning I went back to my parish Church and retraced the steps of my baptism, giggling as I splashed some water from the font onto my head (don’t tut I’m … Continue reading →

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Open Hands

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

The second monthly meditation held in my church tonight brought greater numbers with the great breathing space. Beautiful silence, beautiful candle lights, beautiful presence. Oh that was lovely. I look forward to coming together again. We meditated, prayed, with our … Continue reading →

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DON’T Fight Fire With Fire

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

I found this on Tumblr yesterday with the caption “This gives me hope for the world.” In the midst of chaos and destruction, of the violence, of the riots, of the looting across the UK, their kindness gives me hope … Continue reading →

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Shine as a Light in the World

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

After writing a sermon last week, I enjoyed writing another one last night… First Reading – Daniel 7.13-14 As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he … Continue reading →

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