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Looking at God Victory over Dragons From the vicar The return of hope  Only one way to God The road to Emmaus – one of the best short stories in the world God is able to bless us abundantly What is God like? Mary and Me How passion flowers got their name Good likeness Follow...

Looking at God God So Loved the World From the Minister God is able to forgive THE WAY I SEE IT:  Mothers and Mothering Celebrating Easter – how do various Christians do it? The legacy of mothers in the Bible  The story behind the hymn: ‘Christ Arose!’   ** Editor:  The Revd. Paul Hardingham, Rector...

During this month Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, share the same date! It seems an odd mix, yet there is an obvious link: love! Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, is about learning how to love God more, as we give Him space in our lives. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on Jesus’ experience in...

During this month Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, share the same date! It seems an odd mix, yet there is an obvious link: love! Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, is about learning how to love God more, as we give Him space in our lives. Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit (1),...

 ‘Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.’ (Romans 4:20,21). How good are we at keeping our promises? Paul sppaks of a God who is able to...

The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her. So, he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison, and brought back his head on a dish. He presented it to the girl,...

God obviously approves of romance – after all, putting Adam and Eve alone together in the Garden of Eden was His idea.  And romance – love between a man and a woman – has been around ever since. The history of the Israelites began with three great romances:   Abraham and Sarah.  Isaac and Rebekah.  Jacob...

Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.  Proverbs 27:5-6  As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 I remember it really clearly: stood in the kitchen of my student house, clutching a cup of tea, and being told – in...

Looking at God   ‘Lenten Valentines’ From the Minister… God is able to keep His promises It’s so easy NOT to lose your head Aspects of romantic love The God who befriends ** Editor:  The Rev Paul Hardingham considers this month’s unlikely link of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day … ‘Lenten Valentines’ During this month...

Looking at God   Know-go or no-go? God’s New Year’s honours list From the minister ‘Immeasurably More’ In praise of the Remnant How do people encounter God? The River-Bank Preacher Lights of the world ** Editor:  Here is a short piece on the Epiphany, which may be useful. Know-go or no-go? When the Magi arrived...

Looking at God   Let Jesus Show! From the Minister What about the first Christmas? The miracle of Christmas Day  There’s something about Mary Jesus’ birth ** Editor:  The Rev Paul Hardingham looks back to the shepherds in the field…. Let Jesus Show! The nativity scene with all its characters was in place, as the...

Looking at God   Two Minutes Silence From the Vicar Remembering: looking back and looking forward St Andrew the evangelist The time to be ready is now! The story behind the Hymn – ‘I vow to thee my country’ Justice and peace – what do Christians believe? ** Editor:  Paul Hardingham considers the value of...