Symbols of the Holy Spirit 1: Dove And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. – Mark 1:10 ESV The Holy Spirit is vital in the life of a Christian. The problem is how do you talk …
No longer measles free
The UK is no longer measles free. That was the news earlier this week. After we were declared measles free in 2016 by the World Health Organisation—no measles cases originated in the UK—measles has been on the rise since last year. It seems that children have been missing their second MMR jab (Measels, mumps and …
Second chances
Second chances Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 18th August 2019 Another early service for me. We are meeting for worship at 10 am rather than two services at 9 and 10.45 during August. This time it was contemporary worship, and I was drumming. It was mentioned in the sermon that God works despite us, but …
Happy and blessed 9: The persecuted
Happy and blessed 9: The persecuted Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great …
God was already there
In my last blog from two days ago, I reported on the sermon on Jonah chapter 2 preached last Sunday at Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield. I got me thinking. I became disabled over thirteen years ago, that's one-fifth of my lifetime. Initially, I was OK, but I started to struggle more and more with the …
No way out
No way out... ... except by God Holy Trinity Church Huddersfield, Sunday 11th August 2019 Another joint service at 10am for both the 9am and 10.45 congregations during the summer holiday period. This time it was simply led from the piano. Vicar Mike was back to lead the service, a quick stopover between being at …
Happy and blessed 8: Peacemakers
Happy and blessed 8: Peacemakers Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 ESVUK Peace MAKERS. Jesus is not saying, "Blessed are the pacifists." Peacemakers are not those who avoid conflict but those who bring the conflict to an end. Peacemakers are people who bring people and communities together. That was easy, …
Gleaning truth from Ruth
Gleaning truth from Ruth The above image is part of a stained glass window on the north side of Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield. It is taken from the story of Ruth in the Old Testament and shows women gleaning in the fields. Gleaning is the practice of collecting grain from the fields after the harvest …
A holiday in Spain?
Run away and hide Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, 4th August 2019 Jonah chapter 1 A new month in church, a new sermon series and new service time. Instead of two separate morning services at 9 and 10.45 we had a joint service at 10am. This week we were worshipping using a traditional form, including music. …
Happy and blessed 7: The pure
Happy and blessed 7: The pure... Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God - Matthew 5:8 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. - Proverbs 16:2 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. - Psalm 51:10 Purity …
Making an ass of myself 