Whether we like it or not, Halloween has become an accepted part of western culture. In particular, the festival has always been big in the USA, with Americans spending over 5 billion Dollars during this...
When I stare into the night sky I am totally blown away by the stars and planets observable with the naked eye. If you happen to live in a brightly lit area your view of...
As Christians, we should be concerned about the poorest in our community that goes without saying. Christ commanded us whatever our financial status to look after and look out for those who are the most...
I’ve seen a lot of critical posts on Facebook recently, and a few of these have inspired me to write the following reflection: Jesus said: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For...
When my in-laws suggested that my wife and I join them as stewards of the ‘Festival of Hope’, we said yes. The Thursday night before the evangelical mission weekender began, my wife, myself, and in-laws...
The world today is a fearful place to live in, and where nothing seems certain any more. One might have hoped that with all the technological advances of the last few decades, life might have...
Archbishop Justin Welby is to address the TUC meeting in Manchester. He would not be the first such clergyman to address the TUC. For example, in 1879 Archbishop Tait Campbell did so as did George...
As Christians, we should never make plans or discuss them without involving God in the process. We have heard the phrase, ‘The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry’. Something can crop up...
Wherever you look today there is conflict. Whether it be neighbours arguing, family rows, disputes over politics, religion and war, strife and humanity seem to go hand in hand. The root of the problem seems...
