ARE YOU OUT THERE? For many of us the 1st September has long felt almost like a New Year. Children go back to school and start in new classes; families…

THE WRONG PLACE? Less than two years ago, I remember thinking how lucky my generation had been. Because, unlike our parents and grandparents we had not had to live through…

FACING THE WORST SO- here are twelve big tough men out in a boat; they see their best friend coming towards them; promptly assume he must be a ghost and…

TEARING UP THE PLAN In more than one religion, producing food in desert places is the mark of a true God. In the earlier books of our Bible, there are…

CUTTING SOME SLACK It was in 1989 that I first moved into the South East. I was called to be Associate Minister of the URC in Purley, at that time,…

PICKING UP THE VIBES READING: Mark 6,verses 14-29. The death of John the Baptist Why would anybody want to have a story like this read in church? It is not…

A MOTLEY CREW Think about Team Building- when you shape a group of people together for a purpose. You are looking for balance of the necessary strengths and skills; a…

RAISED AGAIN? The prophet Ezekiel was staring at a world in ruins. His nation of Israel had been invaded and ultimately destroyed. Living in exile with his people, news had…

THE POWER PACK The sermon began with a video clip of the Beavers packing for a journey. The Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” When you go on a journey, you…

SIGNING UP Famous last words number 2: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” This is the bit we do not like. It implies talking about our faith; trying to…