“One of the special things about knowing death is close is that is easier to re-centre life on things other … More
Tag: death
En-joy-ment
I’m sat writing this sentence at close to 11pm, eating a bowl of cereal, because I am ravenously hungry and … More
A first year in Sheffield
I don’t imagine I’m old enough to say that I’m getting used to the years going by. Nevertheless, another year … More
Lament
At the grave of Lazarus, Jesus wept. Even for one who would be raised again. Lament means grieving death in … More
good friday
In the past two days, 800+ people have died in the UK from Covid19. Their funerals will be attended only … More
Easter – Can we rejoice?
Roll back the stone.
Re-crucifying Christ
Cone writes about the crucifixion as a first-century lynching, and about how black people facing the state-endorsed terrorism of lynching identified with Jesus; they, “found in the cross the spiritual power to resist the violence they so often suffered” (p22).
Thoughts on 2018
Life has, for all its horror, been found by God to be worth dying for.
(Week 3) Feet Fitted with Peace
Our feet can walk the road ahead with peace because Jesus has walked there before us.
A Countdown to Hope (it’s advent)
The greatest has come – to serve and love and share life with the least. The author has written Himself into the story.
What’s your answer for death?
Some thoughts-processing
Grenfell 14/06/2017
The fire that killed 79 over a month ago now is still on my mind.
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