Had to write this post today, because, if the Mayans are to be believed, I will not have the chance tomorrow, because the world will have ended.
The latest flurry of activity from global doomsayers centres on a particular reading of ancient Mayan calendar systems, which finishes its 5,125 …
They’re everywhere at the moment. There are the small children – usually girls – swathed in white sheets and gold tinsel all poised to enter stage left and address the tea-towel clad shepherds and associated stuffed sheep with “tidings of great joy”. There are the cards we’re sending and …
I've just written my to-do list. It's festive. But it's long. And, if I'm honest, I'm not quite sure how I'm going to manage to deliver all the cards and presents at the same time as taking part in various services, cooking large quantities of food, holding down my …
The On to a Good Thing Christmas Special!
1. Mini-movies for ChristmasWe're used to images of the Jolly fat guy who is kind to everyone. And even though he supposedly makes a list of "who's naughty and nice" - he never really leaves the naughty kids off the list - it's just a feeble attempt by parents to introduce justification by …
It’s such a privilege to praise God through song. And one of the things I love best about Christmas services is being able to belt out some great carols. While I’m happy to sing (or, more usually, play) a whole range of songs, if I’m honest I do have a …
Struggling to think of a good present? Here are some last minute gift ideas that are perfect...
For her: Compared to her 30% off
For him: The Hard Corps 30% off
For both: Every Good Endeavour 30% off
For children - The Beginner's Bible …
Stuff happens. Jobs are lost. Relationships are broken. Ends don’t meet. Illnesses take unexpected downturns. We make mistakes. The pressures of Christmas crash in. Life feels unpredictable. And most of us, to a greater or lesser extent, respond by worrying.
Some days the nagging insecurities about the future play …
“We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year”
Speaking to a couple of friends over the last few days I breathed a sigh of relief when I realised that the number of carol services I am involved in can be counted on one hand; some of …