Everyday Christianity
If worship is an act of religious devotion in response to God, then the opportunity to worship exists far beyond the walls of our church buildings. The very way we live our lives is worship. How does that inform the choices we make? How do we respond to God’s grace in our daily lives?
Go in peace!
Once dismissed from worship, do we come up with a plan to engage the world, in peace, in an attitude of service? I think we do – and it starts with prayer. Continue reading
Church visits
In my community, church visits are done by everyone. It’s about loving and serving neighbour. It’s exactly what the church should be doing. What’s your experience of church visits? Continue reading
#IceBucketChallenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been a massive, global socmed storm that is raising awareness and money for ALS agencies. Is there a way to amend the challenge to be a long-lasting Christian response to the trend? Continue reading
The beauty of tradition
Let’s together, in and as community, delve deeper into the beauty of tradition – celebrating that its flexibility keeps it vibrant. Continue reading
Thumbs up!
A thumbs up from a stranger this morning helped me continue on my short run; imagine how an encouraging word from a brother/sister in Christ could help someone’s spiritual journey to continue in a positive way. Continue reading
A Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other
How well do we connect the good news of the Gospel to the headlines of the newspapers? Continue reading
Safe space
Safe space, in the company and homes of friends, is essential, and is based on relationships that have been build and strengthened over time. Are our churches as much a safe space as they should/could be? Continue reading
Write a review…
Thinking for a summer’s day: if you were asked to review your parish church, what would you say? Continue reading
The Little Parish That Could
Small parishes can make big differences. By coming together, one small congregation supported a number of mission initiatives of the wider church. They celebrated that it’s not about the number recorded in the vestry book; it’s about the strength of heart and faith reaching out into the community. Continue reading
The check-up
Our spiritual health is as important as our physical health; we could all do with a check-up now and then. Continue reading
