I don’t imagine I’m old enough to say that I’m getting used to the years going by. Nevertheless, another year has slipped past and I am reluctant to see it go, blessed as I am […]
Tag: death
Lament
At the grave of Lazarus, Jesus wept. Even for one who would be raised again. Lament means grieving death in all its forms. It’s an expression of faith – holding pain before God; confessing loss […]
good friday
In the past two days, 800+ people have died in the UK from Covid19. Their funerals will be attended only by immediate family members. Many more deaths are expected. In the midst of such loss, […]
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.
Eternity in the Human Heart
A reflection after the terror attacks in Manchester and London.
Two Posts I love from Anne Lamott
I ask, “Is anyone here wearing one green and one orange shoelace?” and a very tell and shy girl will raise her hand, and I will say, “Honey Bear? You are loved and chosen. As is, here and now and always. This is a come as you are system.” The girl (who had just gotten arrested for drunk and disorderly) smiled, blushed, and dipped her head like a swan.
