Learning to Pray
‘Lord, teach us to pray…’ That’s what the disciples ask of Jesus at the beginning of the gospel reading this morning. (Luke 11.1-13) Teach us to pray. Have you ever asked to be taught to pray? If you grew up… Continue Reading
Welcoming Christ
Can you think of the most important guest that you have entertained? It may have been in your own home or an occasion at work or in some other place. I remember the time when Princess Ann came to Denbigh… Continue Reading
Sharing Jesus’ Message
How many disciples did Jesus have? Twelve of course! The gospel writers record Jesus appointing the twelve. (Mark 3.13-19 & parallels) On a good day we might remember the names of the twelve apostles although some are known by more… Continue Reading
Inclusiveness the Jesus Way
When you go to visit someone in hospital, do you make sure you use the hand cleansers which are provided at the entrance to every ward both before you enter and upon leaving? When you are choosing a café for… Continue Reading
Where did Jesus go?
Last Thursday was Ascension Day, when the church remembers how Jesus’ time as a physical being on planet earth came to and end. Luke describes it thus: ‘After his suffering, Jesus presented himself alive to the apostles by many convincing… Continue Reading
Who do you need to draw close to?
The good Samaritan. A phrase that has found its way into popular usage even if nobody really knows where it comes from anymore. Someone who goes the extra mile or puts themselves out for somebody else. But our modern day… Continue Reading
Pentecost – Whose language do we need to learn?
Are we an Easter People or a Pentecost People? That’s the question I’ve been pondering over a lot recently. Are we an Easter People or a Pentecost People? I would imagine that church attendance figures would probably actually say we… Continue Reading
Great Expectations
How many of you expected to receive an egg today? Why? Because it is Easter Day and that’s what we give one another on this morning. There are many times when we can expect good things. On our birthdays and… Continue Reading
Why did he do that?
What ever possessed her to do that? What was in his mind when he did those things? Sometimes we ask that kind of question when something awful has happened; perhaps when a family member has ended a long-term relationship or… Continue Reading
Good Friday Reflections
Simon Peter I don’t know what you are staring at. I already told you I don’t know this man. He means nothing to me. Just because we come from the same place doesn’t make me a fellow conspirator. Of course… Continue Reading