Ironically, many of the great scientific and medical advances take place under the pressure to “win wars”. Progress and improvement forged in the furnace of aggression… How tragic. … More Who leads? Look, See, Pray
As I write this, the UK is one week from a General Election. Very shortly, a new (almost certainly, Labour) government will be fluffing its petticoats, trying to look like it knows what it’s doing, despite the majority of cabinet members having no experience of the job. That’s not a party-political statement; it’s true of … More 2 Samuel 5 – Election Special
It happens. Discarded rope fouls the screw of the boat’s engine, and it jams. Our boat was near; after a few moments we recognised the drama unfolding. The skipper ahead climbed onto the engine casing, cutting and pulling. As we came closer our own skipper offered help- and two other boat crews joined in. After about … More Jammed- Look, See, Pray
Help us to become the people of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience that we are supposed to be. Then we will be part of the answer, instead of part of the problem. May we forgive and be forgiven, respect and be respected, and learn to see the pain and the goodness in everyone we encounter. For then we may be able love more, and build a better future for all. … More Being patient- Look, See, Pray
When time freezes, and as compassion rises, simple words are all we need. God does hear our cry- and we cry for the world. Then we stand against the dark, reflecting the Light of the World. … More Frozen Time- Look, See, Pray
What has religion to do with politics? Christian faith affects ALL of my life and my interaction with others. Belief that is trotted out on Sunday for a public gallop is of little relevance if it has nothing to say about injustice, deception or greed the rest of the week. … More Through the Glass, Darkly… Look, See, Pray
A prayer: Lord God, we see the confusion and anger in our society. The boundaries have been broken, and injustice and poverty afflict many frightened, lonely and angry people. Lord, please act in grace and mercy to bring healing and restored hope in our land. … More A nation divided- Look, See, Pray
We reach for the heavens. Whether or not we understand what we reach for is another question. I dream of a society of humility, faith, and compassion. I wonder what that would look like… and what legacy we might leave … … More Time like a River
If we take the claims of the Bible seriously, then Jesus as Good Teacher, Jesus as Inspiring Example, simply are not options. (And if we don’t take the Bible seriously, we need to ask ourselves if the God we worship is the one revealed by the word-made-flesh in the word-made-paper, or a more convenient one made in our own image.) … More Matthew 17:1-9
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