Frontline thoughts...

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…” (Colossians 3:23) 

In Men’s Group last night we read the above verse. And it got me thinking about Joseph…

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Some thoughts on voting

Rather late in the day, I thought I would share some thoughts on the election tomorrow, and particularly, on how to vote.

I find myself confused about a lot of the issues (I’m sure I’m not alone), and frustrated that no one party ticks all my boxes.

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Advent - a time to prepare

Christmas is approaching. And I want to give you a few ideas of how you can prepare your heart for Christmas. Don’t let 25th December surprise you, but purposefully, intentionally, feed your hearts.

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I swear...

I’m beginning to get Christmassy! Yesterday I wrote my message for the Christmas newsletter. Today, I’m working on our Christmas services.

I know, we’re still in November…but before we know it Christmas will be here!

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Living & Active

When we come to God’s Word we come…

…not to mere words on a page,

…not to an account of something ancient and dusty,

far-fetched and remote,

But we come…

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Your Past Does Not Define You

Your name doesn’t define you

Last Sunday, you might remember that I said how Zacchaeus’ name literally meant ‘pure’ or ‘righteous’. Kind of funny really….when you think about what type of person he was.

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Love Wins

My morning’s reading had me thinking about the Cross.

Particularly the question: ‘What was it about Jesus that was mightier than his enemies?’

Okay, okay…not your typical everyday type of question, I know,…

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As we gather...

What do we do when we gather together on a Sunday?

You might think that’s a strange question.

“Well, we sing. We learn. We pray. We chat.” Maybe that’s how you’d answer?

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Let things settle

Picture a jar of river water.

Shake it up and imagine all the sediment and other crud swirling around in the jar.

I wonder if that water reflects your life at all?

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Everyday life

Last week we started our brand new series – Meals with Jesus: Eating our way with Jesus through Luke’s Gospel. For the next 8 weeks we’re going to be looking at 8 meals that Jesus ate, that Luke records for us in His gospel.

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Return to the Cross

I’m reading through the story of Abraham at the moment and discovering all sorts of insights I never knew (a little aside: one of the things I love about Scripture is how there is so much depth and richness to it…

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