Autism and masks a personal story It is Hallowe'en, a time for wearing masks and I have a confession to make. I have always worn a mask. Wanting to fit in I become a mirror of those around me, I mimic mannerisms, I copy phrases used by others in similar circumstances, after meeting someone I …
God never speaks words of condemnation – James pt3
Faith apart from works is dead Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 28 October 2018 I forgot my camera and my phone last Sunday evening. A shame, because we are lighting up the church tower every for a year leading up to the 200th anniversary of the church opening which will be in 2019. We are …
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Names of God – part 30
YHWH Bore Names of God - part 30 The LORD the creator YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: No. It does not mean God is boring. The …
A simple way to listen to God…
Lectio Divina Lectio Divina is not scary. The very fact that it has a Latin name is enough to put people off, the Latin names for the four, five or six parts that make it up are offputting too. The technical and theological language used to describe it sound difficult. But it is easy. I …
“Challenging behaviour” and autistic people.
"Challenging behaviour" and autistic people. A Twitter thread by Ann Memmott, @AnnMemmott, from 8th October 2018, blogged with permission. Autism. Challenging Behaviour. A thread. I see a lot of people writing about 'challenging behaviour' from autistic people. Autism does not cause any 'challenging behaviour'. Let me explain what I mean by this.... 3:50 PM - …
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Toothpaste stains and careful listening: James pt 2
Use your mirrors Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 21 October 2018 A confession in the sermon this morning. Vicar Mike mentioned as an illustration that the Bible is like a mirror to us, that he sometimes dribbles toothpaste onto his shirt. This brought to mind the service two weeks ago on the Costa del Sol …
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The worst place in the world to be autistic (probably)
Airports – a rant An airport is a bad place to be if you are autistic. The bright lights, the constant bombardment with announcements, the garish displays from duty-free stalls whose bold colours clash with the blandness of the rest of the building. And you are stuck there. They are up there visually with churches …
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Names of God – part 29
YHWH Elohay YHWH Elobeenu YHWH Eloheka Names of God - part 29 LORD My God LORD Our God LORD Your God YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: …
Misdirection and wandering
Always searching Calahonda International Baptist Church, Sunday 7 October 2018 We got here, eventually. It should not have been that difficult. This was my third visit and Linda's fourth to the Costa del Sol. On the two previous visits we made together we worshipped at Calahonda International Baptist Church, styled as CIBC. The last time …
The Holy Spirit in one word – Fellowship
The Holy Spirit in one word - Fellowship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 ESV The one word used here for the Holy Spirit is fellowship, which can also be translated as communion. So what it the …
Making an ass of myself 