Category Archives: Faith

So You’re Still Around?

Posted on March 13, 2019 by

I was at a meeting of Ministers in Colchester organized by New Wine and one of them greeted me with these words. ‘So you’re still around?’ There had made a very reasonable assumption that I had moved away because of … Continue reading →

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Broken Beyond Repair or Ready to be Restored?

Posted on February 19, 2019 by

How does this photo make you feel? What do you see? Is this a broken and beat up boat doomed to disintegrate on land or is it a boat that is ready to be restored and returned to the sea … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the UK

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

They lived in a time of despair and uncertainty, a people looking for hope and to these people, God makes a promise: The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep … Continue reading →

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Jesus Wept

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

The shortest verse in the Bible provides us a deep and profound look into the heart of God: ‘Jesus wept’ As Jesus approaches the tomb of his friend Lazarus, he broke down and cried. When Lazarus was seriously ill Jesus … Continue reading →

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From Scattered Sheep to Sent Shepherds

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

It’s amazing how you can read a very familiar part of the Bible and yet see something new in it! Recently I was reading about the time when Peter said that he would never deny Jesus (Matthew 26): 31 Then Jesus … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Superpower too!

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

He spoke to me in a moment that I wasn’t feeling my best. I had a lot on my mind and I was feeling weighed down but he didn’t know that. He said ‘I’m glad you are going to be … Continue reading →

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In the Hands of God

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

I love this sculpture of giant hands outside of Woodbridge Quay Church. When I was in the area recently I took this photo of my daughter curled up as a reminder that she is safe on God’s hands. I want her … Continue reading →

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The Walk that Began 16 Years Ago

Posted on August 24, 2018 by

Earlier this month, my wife Tracey and I walked the West Highland Way which is a 96 mile trail in Scotland that runs from Milngavie to Fort William. In a sense this journey began In 2002 when we drove along … Continue reading →

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When God Surprises You

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

One Sunday morning we were praying and someone shared ‘I think there is someone here who needs to talk with someone who understands’. Following the service someone got talking to the person next to them about a situation that was … Continue reading →

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Sharing Some News With You

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

I wanted to let you all know that I have been called to become a Regional Minister in the Eastern Baptist Association. Sadly this means that I will be leaving Orchard Baptist Church in October in order to respond to … Continue reading →

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