There is a sketch called The Four Yorkshire Men that originated from the show, ‘That Was the Week That Was’. The sketch is a study in an inverse type of…
“THOUGHTFUL SPOT” - TRINITY 14 Genesis 50 vv.15-21: After his father Jacob’s death, when Joseph had become a popular leader in Egypt, his brothers feared he might take revenge on…
Sometimes, it’s really, really hard to be a priest. One of the reasons that it is especially hard is when there is a call to preach on forgiveness. I’m only…
God in our Bubble
“THOUGHTFUL SPOT” - TRINITY 12 Jeremiah 15 vv.15-21: Jeremiah asks God why, when he’s being true to his calling to speak God’s word to Israel, he has to face so…
There was once a king who was known for his wisdom. One evening, as the king was enjoying his meal, he discovered a silver hair in his food. He was…
Rocks I have known and loved: Portland stone; those massive pale chunks of rock that emerge from the quarries on that Isle. Devon: the red rock, the dark smooth rocks…
“THOUGHTFUL SPOT” - ST MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS Isaiah 61 vv.10-11: Isaiah voices the joy God’s goodness brings to the people of Israel, making them feel like a bridegroom or…