Thought for the Month, Rev. Ken Stokes
One of the dangers of church meetings is that sometimes we get drawn into complaining about this or that. You may know the scenario. We … Read more
One of the dangers of church meetings is that sometimes we get drawn into complaining about this or that. You may know the scenario. We … Read more
As I write this short post, Christmas has still to happen and no present is wrapped. But by the time you are reading this, Christmas … Read more
It’s here! It’s Christmas! The children’s stockings are bulging, the kitchen is already smelling wonderful, and under the tree, presents in gleaming paper are waiting … Read more
24 December John 1: 1–14 A memorable scene in Shakespeare’s Henry V is set on the eve of the battle of Agincourt. The king, about … Read more
23 December Luke 1: 67–79 For nine months Zacharias was speechless. Elizabeth his wife would have a child. There seems to have been doubt in … Read more
22 December Luke 1: 46–55 God my saviour… has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty (v.53) Have you … Read more
21 December Luke 1: 26–38 In Jewish culture, a girl would be considered a woman when she could conceive a child, she could be promised … Read more
20 December Mark 10: 23–27 The rich young ruler asks how hard is it for those who trust in wealth to enter the Kingdom of … Read more
19 December Mark 10: 13–16 My brothers and sisters don’t believe me. They say I was much too young, that I’m making it up, just … Read more
18 December Luke 13: 18–21 Opposite the tomb of Lazarus in Bethany was a stall selling three little pots – frankincense, myrrh and what appeared … Read more