• Light from Life

    In John’s Gospel we get a very different take on the Christmas story. Gone are the historical hooks: the census, the trip to Bethlehem, the wise men and the shepherds. Gone is the picture of Joseph and Mary in the stable. Instead, we are given a broader perspective on proceedings. First of all, we are… Continue reading

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  • Let us know… Hosea 6:3

    The offer of return is the recurring theme of God’s relationship with his people. The book of Hosea points very clearly to the repeated turning away of God’s people and calls for their repentance. But repentance, in the sense of turning away from our sin is only half of the story. God will revive us,… Continue reading

  • Saul: Sinner to Saint

    The story of Saul’s Damascus road conversion stands as a pivotal moment in the beginnings of the the Church. Here are some thoughts on that event. Continue reading

  • Four Threads

    No, it’s not the name of a Two Ronnies sketch, but the title of a sermon I preached a couple of months ago at Cuckfield Baptist Church. Particularly for those who are new to the Bible, it can be difficult to understand context, or to see how all the different bits are a whole. This… Continue reading

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  • Feasting the Soul

    Reading the book of Jeremiah can be quite daunting. At first glance it appears to confirm the assessment of Jeremiah as the weeping prophet – full of judgement and hopelessness. But nothing could be further from the truth! The book of Jeremiah is a beacon of hope in the throes of a hopeless situation: the… Continue reading

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