There’s a kind of macabre sense of doom about January. It’s as if we deserve a bit of angst, nastiness and frugal food as kind of pay-back for the over-indulgence and fun we had at Christmas. Well, as Christians we simply don’t need to buy into that karma-inspired nonsense. Nowhere in the Bible does it […]
Trouble in January? Read More »
If you’re chomping chickpeas in Veganuary, turning teetotal in Dry January, gulping gin in Ginuary, stopping shaving in Januhairy, or New-Year-resolving to do any number of unattainable, monstrously difficult things in this already-depressing month, then who am I to throw a peperami into the works or gift you with a Gillette Venus Flexiball complete with
Yippee! It’s Standarduary! Read More »
Just as we’re tackling the busiest days of the year, we draw this series to a close. I’m painfully aware of just how easy it is to be throwing our energies into entertainment rather than hospitality. The expectation surrounding the BIG DAY seems so inflated and it’s around now that we may feel a bit
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In last week’s instalment, we learned that there’s a big difference between entertainment and hospitality: Entertainment excludes, hospitality includes. Entertainment is a performance, hospitality is a service. Entertainment draws lines between host and guest, hospitality blurs the lines. Entertainment is sporadic, hospitality is a way of life. Entertainment is reciprocated, hospitality is generous. If you’re
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It’s been a privilege to help in Kid’s Church over the past two weeks. Talking about Remembrance Day with five and six-year-olds brings fresh insight into this important day. Sharing stories, sharing gratitude for the sacrifice of so many… the young children are fascinated and curious. Each time we read God’s Word we experience a
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