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The Quiet Revival
This quiet revival isn’t just a statistic. It’s a movement of the Spirit. And each of us has a part to play.
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Saint Thomas Day
Thomas. The risk-taker, the challenger, the brave. It was Thomas who said "My Lord and my God!".
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Good Friday
This day is so difficult. There were around 40 of us at the first Walk of Witness. A good number, really. Margie read from Luke—Jesus promising the kingdom to the penitent thief. She read it beautifully. Luke 23:39–43 NIV - One of the criminals who… | BibliaOne of
Preaching
Palm Sunday
I continue to be somewhat overwhelmed at the privilege of preaching and today was no exception. I was welcomed at Striklandgate like a well known friend. They were looking forward to the service and I was looking forward to leading them in worship. What I hadn't quite expected
Candidating
I'm in the Diary!
The District Lead for all things vocation and ministries and I are meeting tomorrow evening. I’m looking forward to sharing in fellowship and getting to know each other a little more. It’s been a challenge getting into his diary - work rudely putting a sudden halt to my
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Foundations: Ministry in the Methodist Tradition
I've just applied for this course. The intensive version takes place 14th-16th July as a residential (instead of 10/15 weeks online). The dates seem to fit really well with everything else. Let's see what happens. Applying for the course I have realised my passport has
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Thy Kingdom Come
A superb resource from 'Thy Kingdom Come' Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the
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Paul's Challenge(s)?
A mini reflection on the use of Paul's writings* as a directing challenge at the end of some of my sermons. My pattern lends itself to: Old Testament > Gospel > Then...
Preaching
The Transfiguration
I led a service and preached at the wonderful Brough Sowerby. A small dales chapel Why use 2 readings...when you can use 3! The Gospel is alive. I love that I was advised in a service some months ago that I shouldn't choose 2 readings because I
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John Wesley's Sermons
This arrived. An attractive sized book until it's opened and the size of the font is seen! Holiday project?
Candidating
Giddy
* Giddy, why hasn’t the DOV office replied by 10am!?? 😂, struggling to concentrate. * Wonderfully supportive exchange with (R)MG and lovely text from (R)AB:
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Read The Bible in a Week
Read the Bible, all of it, in one week.