I recently switched the central lights on in our front room. (We usually use the side lights). To my husband’s horror, and my amusement, the light showed up a network of cobwebs! Jesus came as light to the world. He came to be a light leading the way. He came to banish the darkness of…

Shall there be a time of heaven and hell? What do you think about it? The doctrine of universal salvation finds its theological anchor in the belief that divine grace is not restricted by human markers of status, background, or past moral failure. Augustine of Hippo often emphasized that grace is a gift given to…

My brother and I always used to love baking with our mum and one of the highlight of every baking session was licking out the bowl, I guess that there are some that will see all kinds of issues around health and safety, but this was the sixties and we didn’t bother about things like…

If the other weeks have emphasised using our voices and ears/heart, this week is about touch. So many of our people today never feel the touch of another. I appreciate that safeguarding is an important consideration, but it is sad that we are reticent to hold a hand or stroke a back or give a…

Those of us who drive know the anxiety of wondering whether the fuel will run out before we reach the garage. I now have an all-electric car and, while most people worry about battery range, I am actually happier because I am less likely to take the risks I once did. Yes, perversely, I am…

My fourth and last thought from Bristol is inspired by my visit to the harbour. I was advised that a walk round Bristol harbour is one of the most pleasurable experiences of sightseeing in Bristol. In fact, it was bitterly cold when I was there and we opted for a boat trip in a covered…

Concluding the seven reflections on the Prayer Card from the Christian organisation called Medical Missionary News (https://mmn.uk.com), Sunday’s prayer is PRAISE GOD “Thank God for the lives that have been transformed through the work of our partners. Many have received care, support and help which has made a real difference to their lives. Others have…