People were attracted to Jesus like iron filings are attracted to a magnet. He was particularly popular with the ordinary…
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The Slippery Slopes of Beauty – Reflections after a Skiing Accident
It was a perfect day for cross-country skiing. The snow was light and crisp. The cloudless sky made the snow…
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The Battle Between Good and Evil
Looking at this picture (left), we see a child sheltering his sister from bombs in Syria. The picture is both…
Wassailing in a Digital Age: Challenges to Society and Church
Just as many were taking down their Christmas decorations and continuing to enjoy presents powered by the micro-chip, groups of…
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Christmas Reflection 2017
Christmas is a celebration of new life and new possibilities. At the heart of this celebration is the birth of…
Carols and Hymns as Christian Folk Songs
‘Let me write the hymns of the Church and I care not who writes the theology,’ wrote Dr. R.W.Dale, minister…
Jesus Christ the Talent-Spotter
Hands up if you have ever watched ‘Britain’s got talent’ (BGT). As most of you will know, BGT looks for…
Zimbabwe and the Parable of the Talents
Over the last few days we have been watching a political dynasty, built up over 37 years, unravelling before us. …
‘Come and See’ Burrswood Celebrates Something New
If ever love, healing, forgiveness and reconciliation were needed in our world and in our lives, now is the time. …
Mary, Mother Theresa and Princess Diana – Cultural and Religious Icons
Just as an older generation remember where they were when they heard news of President Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, so…
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Stogumber Music Festival – The Power of Song
This evening we celebrate church and community enjoying each other’s company, drawn together by the gift of music. Over these…
Easter Day 2017
'Alleluia! Christ is risen!' That great acclamation will be echoing around the world in countless languages as Christians celebrate the…
Easter Reflection 2017
Love Story I have recently been reading an anthology of love poems. The poems are intimate, tender, loving, passionate and…
Not about staying, but moving, together
Lambeth Conferences – the ten yearly gatherings of bishops from across the Anglican Communion – are places of fellowship and…
Ash Wednesday 2017
Reigniting Passion Not long after he began working for the Black and Decker, the new Chief Executive called a meeting of…
Bishop Brian Castle 