Who is Jesus? part 12 After a break for Advent, we're back to John's Gospel. We are still in the opening song, Chapter 1 verses 1 to 18. For Christmas day I talked about verse 14, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the …
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Happy New Year! Looking back & looking forward. Historic England proudly announced the addition of two new Grade 2 listed buildings in Huddersfield in late 2024. That's two of just 17 awarded this last year. This is a wonderful achievement, and we have much to celebrate! The first is the place where I was born. …
You see, that they are going to fail is good news. That we fail is good news. The reason is that no matter if we fail, no matter if we give up on God, no matter how big our failure is, God will never fail. God will never give up on us.
First a note about the giver of the gifts. That is the Father. The glory of the Father is the wrapping the present is wrapped in. When John says, "We have seen his glory," he means it. He's one of the actual witnesses to a true event. But what good is seeing a wrapped present if we only look at the wrapping?
Praying outside the box: part 3b Advent 2024 Taking a walk through nature to hear God is all very well. After all at the stressful times in his life Jesus would take time out to get away from everything and spend time with his Father God. As a lifestyle choice, I commend it, even though …
Appreciating the beauty of God's creation can truly feel like a heartfelt prayer of gratitude, whether you're wandering through serene woodlands on a warm day or gazing up at the twinkling stars.
Praying outside the box: part 2b Advent 2024 I have a conflict of interest here. I am a musician, but I am not a dancer. Even before I was disabled, my dancing was notorious for stiffness. My lack of grace on the dancefloor is not a problem here. This blog post is for those with …
Praying outside the box: part 2a Advent 2024 When I’ve spoken with others about incorporating music into prayer, they often share their experiences of singing words of praise or listening to uplifting praise songs while focusing on the lyrics. I truly appreciate that approach; it’s wonderful to engage in practices that direct our thoughts toward …
Praying outside the box: part 1b Advent 2024 "But I'm not artistic," I hear you say, "This has nothing to do with me," But you're wrong, which is why I am concentrating on colouring and doodling in this post. If you have the skills to be the next iconographer, El Greco or Henri Matisse, then …
Meditating on art can beautifully ignite a spirit of prayer, or it can serve as a joyful form of prayer itself. As you engage with a work of art, invite God to speak to you. You might find yourself inspired to intercede or even confess, discovering pathways to connection that your usual preparation may not reveal.
Making an ass of myself 