Tag Archives: daily life

Are you displaced?

Posted on January 5, 2021 by stayingfaithful

Our church has taken the theme of Peace this year, but with the thought of also being a ‘piece’ of the puzzle. Do you remember those nine piece plastic slidey puzzles that looked perfect, but for one piece? Annoyingly you … Continue reading →

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CoVid19 and God

Posted on April 4, 2020 by stayingfaithful

I haven’t got any wise words on this subject – I am just muddling along like the rest of us.  There are some things that draw us to prayer, and some things that draw us to the Bible (or to … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Report February and March

Posted on March 6, 2019 by stayingfaithful

I thought that I would give an update on what I have been up to, partly for the benefit of the church, but to help me to reflect as well. The first thought that comes to me is that a … Continue reading →

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The ten best things in the world No. 5

Posted on August 20, 2017 by stayingfaithful

I have included this next topic as ‘inessential’, as wacky or non-serious. It could go down as either. Take friendship too seriously, and it disappears in its own intensity. Friendship is about connections that last – chance encounters that lead … Continue reading →

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My Ten Best Things in all the world No. 4

Posted on August 18, 2017 by stayingfaithful

During the school holidays (I’m a teacher, okay?) I have a daily quandary – do I grind some beans and make myself my second hot drink of the day, the first being always a decaf tea, OR do I pop … Continue reading →

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My 10 best things about the world: 1. Parkrun

Posted on July 8, 2017 by stayingfaithful

Parkrun So those who know me well at the moment will not be surprised that I am enthusiastic about parkrun, which is the largest running event on the planet.  There are many who can write more articulately and more informatively … Continue reading →

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With Full Conviction Review

Posted on February 21, 2016 by stayingfaithful

Feeling very privileged, I set off last night to be in a select audience for the first performance of a remarkable piece of drama, ‘With Full Conviction’ written by my good friend Neil MacDonald. I had seen the playscript in … Continue reading →

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 15, 2015 by stayingfaithful

A couple of years ago I prepared a short paper on this topic for the benefit of our local church, and I do feel passionately about the importance of the role of the Holy Spirit in our growth in the … Continue reading →

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Summer 2015 backlog challenge

Posted on May 26, 2015 by stayingfaithful

A friend suggested I identified some books I wanted to get read this summer – of course, this does not include those I will have to read to be ready for the new academic year, but I’ll give it a … Continue reading →

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Homesickness

Posted on May 3, 2015 by stayingfaithful

Someone after church today commented that they get ‘homesick’ for Jesus when they go to work, and get immersed in the world. That’s partly what this post is about – and partly about how I need to take a fresh … Continue reading →

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