The Ponderings of a Meandering Minister…
This blog is entitled, “Random thoughts from the Edge”… and so here is a random thought that occurred to me yesterday. We often hear about ‘new wine’ – there’s a festival named New Wine, I think there’s a network of churches connected to it. The background is something Jesus said when asked about why his … Read moreOld Patches
Firstly, thanks to those of you who have sympathised with me over the previous post. Amazing that at least two of you still check my blog every now and again! Although here’s a note to self – anything that’s on the internet is, surprise surprise, public. I did a search on a phrase rattling in … Read moreNew Laptop
Last Thursday we were in a hospital, for a change. The difference this time was that it was for me! And now I’m going to tell you about it, because it seems to be a topic that isn’t often mentioned… Last Thursday I had a hernia operation. “What’s a hernia?”, I hear you ask: and … Read moreUnder the Knife
I spent the last few days at Summer Madness as part of the prayer ministry team. What a privilege to be able to bless what God was doing in the lives of so many young people and their leaders!One thing I was thinking is that we need to find ways of making praying for people … Read morePrivilege
I’ve always loved cycling, it’s one of those pleasures of life for me. So I’m a little envious of Jools, who’s doing an amazing maracycle at the moment, down the east coast of USA. It’s taken a huge amount of training and perseverence for him, we’re proud of him! You can see what he’s up … Read moreSpinning Wheels
I’ve been doing some thinking. And here’s the outcome… If I’m to lead one or more congregations in the near future they need to know that they can ask ‘Why’ I want to do something, or don’t want to do something. We need to be purpose-full in all things; being aim-less is less than helpful. … Read moreWhy?
Timothy notched another hospital on his list at the weekend, this time Craigavon Area Hospital – he had a wee infection that needed antibiotics but it was decided that he ought to get his first two days’ doses intravenously. So lucky mummy got to spend the weekend with him – brought back not-so-happy memories of … Read moreChristians at Work
Blaise Pascal was 39 when he died, and he was a genius. His mathematical skills were proven from childhood but his theological thinking was transformed and empowered during his final eight years. After he died a scrap of paper was found sewn into the lining of his jacket with the following words: The year of … Read moreNight of Fire
You can tell when exams are looming close – none of us appear able to do anything particularly productive! So this morning I was scared silly about the upcoming Hebrew class tests and exam. I really don’t know enough to do well, and the fear is paralysing! The lack of doing anything is getting so … Read moreIt’s that time of the year again…
I, like Jools, have been greatly enjoying Henri Nouwen’s book of preparation for the Easter season. He challenges me and prods me to love God more, and more simply, and more actively. But following some comments on Mr H’s blog, where Mr Nouwen was quoted having written something that personally I have difficulty with… I … Read moreHenri Nouwen