The Cost of Fatherhood: Reflections on Father’s Day

The Cost of Fatherhood: Reflections on Father’s Day

As I was pondering Father’s Day, my mind turned – naturally – to Jesus’ parable in Luke 15:11-32. It’s famously known as The Prodigal Son but, let’s be honest, that...

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The Cost of Fatherhood: Reflections on Father’s Day

The Cost of Fatherhood: Reflections on Father’s Day

As I was pondering Father’s Day, my mind turned – naturally – to Jesus’ parable in Luke 15:11-32. It’s famously known as The Prodigal Son but, let’s be honest, that...

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The ‘Triple-A’ Event of the Ascension

The ‘Triple-A’ Event of the Ascension

A wide range of things, from credit standards and security ratings to consumer goods, get labelled ‘Triple A’ or ‘AAA’ and, in doing so, claim to be of exceptional importance...

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Overlooked Heroes

Overlooked Heroes

I don’t know whether you’ve ever had the experience of looking at a great painting and being struck by some minor detail in it, perhaps a tiny figure hidden in...

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GUEST BLOG: Team XXX Million

GUEST BLOG: Team XXX Million

“My brain just does it.” Last week I spent time with my nephew and niece (11 and 9). They are excellent at communicating with me; they did not know me...

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A Letter from J.John

A Letter from J.John

Dear Friends Our annual request for financial support usually takes me a great deal of time, thought and prayer to compile. I often try to bring fresh insight to a...

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Easter Saturday: A Pause for Thought

Easter Saturday: A Pause for Thought

In the Bible, the Saturday of Holy Week – our Easter Saturday – is a moment of stillness between two days of the worst and the best kind of activity....

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7 Last Words of Jesus – Part Seven

7 Last Words of Jesus – Part Seven

Father, into your hands I commit my spirit (Luke 23:46) We read in Luke’s Gospel that on the cross Jesus ‘called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands...

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7 Last Words of Jesus – Part Six

7 Last Words of Jesus – Part Six

It is finished (John 19:30) There’s something satisfying about completing something. Whether it’s decorating the bedroom, writing a report for the office or reading a book, it’s a good moment...

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