A poem that I wrote last week and performed last night: I’ve been experiencing a flush of creativity recently – sparked and fostered by weekly open mic evenings at a local (The Bull and Sun in Bridlington, every Tuesday night from 8pm – be great to see you there!). I’ve always found creative writing aContinue reading “Maranatha”
Category Archives: Oikos and faith
Branches
My apologies dear reader for a quiet few weeks. I have had loads of ideas of things to blog about – degrowth, lawns (let them grow!), sea swimming… But it has been a bit of a busy time recently, not least because as a family we are part of a new thing that has justContinue reading “Branches”
Celebrating
Happy Easter! We had some much needed holiday last week and had a fantastic time in the sunshine. With the joy of Easter in full flow, this week I wanted to share some things to celebrate – little wins, everyday blessings, places where we’ve found joy. Firstly, looking back to just before the Easter week,Continue reading “Celebrating”
Turning over tables
It is Holy Week – the days leading up to the high point of the Christian year: the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is a week of high drama, as Jesus enters the holy city of Jerusalem and faces off with the powers and authorities – the corrupt religious leaders, the oppressing rule ofContinue reading “Turning over tables”
Shine a light!
Yesterday I had a wonderful cycle ride in the bright sunshine of Sunday morning – up to the village of Flamborough (about 6 miles away) to speak at their Sunday morning service of worship. I was invited by Revd. Jane, partly to connect with them about my role as Multiply Minister for Bridlington, and alsoContinue reading “Shine a light!”
Prayers for the Climate and Ecological Emergency
Over the past few months I have been encouraged, challenged, inspired and refreshed by a series of prayers written by Rev. Jon Swales – Prayers for the Climate and Ecological Emergency. I first met Jon a few years ago. I spent a few days with him as part of a training placement I did, whichContinue reading “Prayers for the Climate and Ecological Emergency”
Sarx
“The Word [Logos] became flesh [sarx] and lived among us” If you make it to a carol service this year then there is a good chance that you will hear these words read. This phrase is from the opening paragraphs of John’s Gospel – a dense and glorious piece of theological, philosophical, ancient-but-living literature. WhetherContinue reading “Sarx”
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