I love travelling. I enjoyed every school trip and church youth camp. Even now I remember those days when I used to prepare for travel. Whenever I went for a trip, I used to pack the best things I had. Because of that, my luggage was always heavy. I wanted to take everything I liked.…

In Luke 10:25–37, an expert in Law asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbour?” Jesus answers with the story of the Good Samaritan. Jesus then turns the question around. It is not only, “Who is my neighbour?” but also, “How can you be a neighbour?” Jesus says, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37) Two weeks back,…

In my recent Christmas reflections and reading, I came across the tradition of making Christmas pudding. Every year, just before Advent, people stir the pudding and then store it to mature for the next Christmas. This was new to me, because I am still learning English culture and life here. That simple tradition taught me…

Recently, I was blessed to lead the funeral service of a gentleman who had served the nation through the British Legion. His army service took him to many different countries. When I first met the family to plan the service, they showed me some of his precious treasures: his baptism certificate, his Methodist membership card,…

Last month, we had our District ministers’ retreat at Sizewell Hall. It was a wonderful time of reflection, prayer, and fellowship. I really enjoyed the sessions and some of the creative reflection activities we did there. In one session, we were given two colours of wool and asked to make something from them. I know…

I have been living in Ipswich for quite some time, and I know many of the roads and the usual traffic. I often use a travel app which, though not always perfect, helps me on most of my journeys, especially in new places. A few weeks ago, I had to go through the town centre.…

In our recent move, these questions filled our home again: How does it fit? Where should it go? Where will it suit best? I imagined that the furniture asking me Where will my place be? Will I still be useful in this new atmosphere? In life, we ask the same questions of ourselves: Where do…

Last week, cricket fans witnessed a thrilling Test match at The Oval. The series was packed with drama, emotion, and unexpected turns. And in that final match, two different kinds of heroes emerged: Mohammad Siraj, who took the final wicket for India, and Chris Woakes, who walked out with his dislocated shoulder to bat for…

We often look for meaning in the events of our lives. As people of faith, we believe God’s Spirit is always with us, comforting, guiding, and reminding us we are not alone. Last month, I had to travel to Thetford for a meeting. During the journey, my mind was filled with a mix of thoughts.…

Birthdays are special to all of us. We celebrate them in different ways: some with excitement, while others with quiet reflection. As we grow older, our feelings around birthdays can change. While children look forward to turning a certain age to achieve something, adults sometimes feel anxious, wondering what the next year might bring. May…