musings on ministry
Incarnation. Taking on flesh. God slipping into skin. Or that wonderful image from John’s Gospel of the Word moving into the neighbourhood. What a amazing image. Isn’t it? It’s hard to get your head around it though, that God would bother. That God would be so vulnerable, so tiny, so frail, so dependant. There are Read More …
Thank you to everyone who has read, lurked, commented and suggested over the past year. It is a pleasure to share this journey with you all. I hope you all have a joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
My Christmas letter to Santa always has much more hope than expectation. I start at a Aston Martin DB9 and work down. Always have, always will. In reality I’m much happier giving than getting. I have all I need and I love to see the boys and Avril opening their gifts. That’s much more fun. Read More …
The song of the angels to raise your sights, The smell of the shepherds to keep you well earthed, The journeying of the Magi to keep you on your pilgrim way, And fresh-born Christ-life to amaze you always. (URC Christmas Card 2008) Merry Christmas to you all. Remember, give your presence this Christmas.
Sometimes it’s hard to focus on Christmas.
It’s almost Christmas. For many churches that means nativity plays and carol services. For Dunfermline URC those will come later so this morning presented a bit of a challenge. How to preach on Christmas… before it’s Christmas. This is what I came up with. Your thoughts and comments are very welcome. Sermon Text (for those Read More …
Christmas is coming. The end of the exile is near. Rob Bell says that: Exile is when you forget your story. Exile isn’t just about location; exile is about the state of your soul. Exile is when you fail to convert your blessings into blessings for others. Exile is when you find yourself a stranger Read More …