Waiting for God in Fear

Waiting…. is not a very popular attitude. In fact, most people consider waiting a waste of time. Perhaps this is because the culture in which we live is basically saying, “Get going! Do something! Show you are able to make a difference! Don’t just sit there and wait!” For many people, waiting is an awful Read More …

Aids Research – Light to Unite

Pop over to Light to Unite and light a candle.  Every time someone lights a candle means a $1 donation to Aids research by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

John and the baptism

I was preaching at a church in Edinburgh today as a guest.  I loved the service because it had some of just about everything in it! A tiny baby called Lucy was baptised and a woman was welcomed into membership.  It just felt like a very special day for lots of people.  We were made so welcome. I Read More …

My Father Was A Hero

My Father Was  A Hero   by Cole Moreton is a moving account of the relationship between a Moreton and his father and grandfather.  His grandfather would never discuss the war and his father would say nothing of his childhood beyond ark hints.  So what had happened that still hurt after so long?  And why would nobody Read More …

separation of church and state

We were having what seems to be a recurring discussion over a meal the other night.  The topic: Britain is becoming less ‘Christian’. The premis of the discussion isn’t that there are less Christians in Britain, although that would be true.  The assertion is that Britain is a ‘Christian’ country and that it is becoming Read More …

An Old Man’s Dream

‘I’m only an old man now – my hair is grey, my face lined and my back bent.  Only an old man.  But I’ve got memories.  I remember the wars.  I remember how we fought to rid the earth of evil, to make the world a better place.  I remember the blackouts and rationing, newspapers Read More …