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Overshoot

With the world cup well underway, it is impossible to ignore the messed-up priorities of our world, in which the media’s obsession with popularism allows the game of football to take centre stage over human survival.  World leaders at COP27 took an extra day to reach any meaningful conclusion.  We can applaud the signing of…

What’s Going On?!?

Many years ago, I heard a Christian stating that “Video recorders were invented for the benefit of Christians who didn’t believe you should watch TV on a Sunday!”  Presumably, this would enable the Christian to watch a Sunday programme on another day without any sense of guilt.  I find the record facility helpful for a…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 11th December 2022

Third Sunday of Advent                               Year A                                     11th December 2022 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 35 v1-10; Psalm 146 v5-10; James 5 v7-10; Matthew 11 v2-11. Work it out for yourself. Here is a message for all who are weak, trembling and worried. “Cheer up! Don’t be afraid. Your God is coming. The blind will see and…