As a young teenager I loved listening to classical music. One of my favourite records was a recording of Brahms
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Gaia is coming to Chelmsford
Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Already it has visited a number of Cathedrals and this
Continue readingChristian endings to a letter
What’s the best way of ending a letter to a Christian friend? This was the question put to me recently
Continue readingBooks for Today – October 2022
Originally intended to appear in September, but then pushed back a couple of weeks by, ‘Prayers as we approach the
Continue readingWebsites have their limitations
Thanks to my friend Dominic Rodger who serves as my ‘webmaster’, I have had a personal website since 13 October
Continue readingHymns can unexpectedly lead us into the presence of God
A few weeks ago I wrote about how singing the hymn ‘O Jesus I have promised to serve thee to
Continue readingPrayers as we approach the Funeral of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Last Sunday I was leading worship and preaching at a local United Reformed Church. I began in this way: I
Continue readingReflections on a healing service
The other week the normal Sunday morning service at the church where I worship took the form of a healing
Continue readingMy book for a desert island
The Bible and the complete works of Shakespeare apart, what one book would you choose to take with you, if
Continue readingTomorrow we celebrate our Emerald Wedding
Fifty-five years ago tomorrow, Caroline and I promised to “love”, “comfort”, “honour” and “keep” one another. At no stage did
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