Lord, all-powerful, almighty Lord, you send such a diversity of souls to do your work. Without divine understanding it is sometimes hard to recognise your will in others. I am overwhelmed by the differences in Christians and unsure of my judgement of Christian behaviour. My instincts and impressions are not to be trusted, I can only trust that you have faith in them Lord, and try to believe the best of all those I meet along this journey. Amen Continue reading March 13th Lenten journey

Lord, lead us not into temptation. The sins of pride and laziness and greed face me every day disguising themselves as some kind of just reward. Help me to notice them creeping in and stand against them. Amen Continue reading March 11th Lenten journey

Lord, we are your children. That doesn’t mean we are innocent but as your adopted children we test the limits of your love constantly. We pray and vow to do better one minute and the next we are trying your patience again. We cannot hope for your kingdom without your new covenant, your mercy and promised love. Help your prodigal children to come home Lord, Amen. Continue reading March 10th Lenten journey

Lord, I have so many good foods to eat, while so many more go hungry. Help us to treat our food with respect as the precious gift it is. And always to give thanks Lord for what we have, food for the body and food for the soul – our daily bread. Amen Continue reading March 9th Lenten journey

Chris Hayler has done a brilliant job of editing the audio recording of this talk into an illustrated video. Thank you Chris! Link to the sermon I was really inspired to talk about Church Mothers by Rachel Moriarty who has given John and I much help and materials for the Developing Discipleship course on From Desert to Cloister which is due to end this week. Continue reading Latest sermon at St George’s for Mothering Sunday

A series of five reflections on the hymn by Isaac Watts: When I survey the wondrous cross. These talks are embedded within a short service for all participating places of worship in Heathfield. Lenten Reflection 1 2013 Continue reading Lenten Reflections for Churches Together in Heathfield 2013

Just finished 24 hours of prayer in Heathfield for Christian unity. Churches Together in Heathfield (CTH) took turns to attend and pray. The event began and ended with an hour long service led by Father Michael at St Catherine’s . The strength and joy of praying together is tangible – why do we put up do many barriers between our churches? All must pray to God. All must contemplate the gulf between our small lives and His creation. All at some point cry out for spiritual comfort. Continue reading God in common