Happy and blessed 6: The merciful Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy - Matthew 5:7 ESVUK This is straightforward, isn't it? Merciful people are shown mercy. How can I write a blog on that? When someone shows mercy it makes headlines, positive headlines, it is generally agreed that being merciful is good. But …
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Higher love
Summer of love: 2 Holy Trinity Church Huddersfield, Sunday 21st July 2019 A bittersweet Sunday. We said goodbye to Curate Steve and his family. After a training period of three years, he is off to a new position. Huddersfield's loss will be Loughborough's gain. We saw them off well. The family were brought up to …
Happy and blessed 5: the hungry
Happy and blessed 5: The hungry Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. - Matthew 5:6 ESVUK Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. - Luke 6:21 Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry. - Luke 6:25 He …
All you need is Love
Summer of love part 1 Holy Trinity Church Huddersfield, Sunday 14th July 2019 What does love look like? That was the question at the beginning of the sermon at the second service here at Holy Trinity. After a week off from playing percussion during the service because of the joint service in the park, I …
Happy and blessed 4: the meek
Happy and blessed 4: The meek or the gentle Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 ESVUK Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 Years ago, when cigarette manufacturers were still allowed to …
God is not a policeman
God is not a policeman Thoughts on a meme I saw a meme which said, "God is not a policeman, God is a fireman." I thought that cannot be right. I do not think either of them is a good analogy. Then I thought, "If God is neither a policeman or fireman, then what is …
We don’t read the Bible as we should
God's call on our life. Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 23 June 2019 There was a slightly smaller congregation today. After all the excitement of the mission week that ended a week ago, you can't blame people for taking a week off. Especially those who were involved in the planning of the events. Those of …
Spirit break out: Shine #HT200
Spirit break out Holy Trinity Church Huddersfield, Sunday 9th June 2019 Wait. Just the one word "Wait," and then a pause was how the sermon started. My day started less well. I awoke tired. Not because I had a bad night's sleep, but because I am thoroughly exhausted. That was not good as I was …
Names of God – Part 62: Love
God's love is shown in redemption, which theologians have written long books about, but which can be summed up in just nine words: This is God's world, and he wants it back.
What Are You Waiting For? #HT200
What are you waiting for? Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 2 June 2019 An interesting walk to church today. I was walking alone as I was playing in the worship band at the contemporary service, my wife, the Lovely Linda would follow later, I had rehearsal and sound check to do. The unusual occurrence …
Making an ass of myself 