The Ponderings of a Meandering Minister…
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
I’ve been doing some random thinking (for a change?) on one small area of the church, prompted by several conversations with friends and family and some recent experiences… Feel free to disagree with me, I’m not out to make anyone feel guilty! It’s not particularly coherent, maybe you can help refine my ponderings? —————————————————- When … Read moreThe Body of Christ
I had the privilege of spending three days with the Church at HMP Maghaberry last week. And it was indeed a privilege. It would be hard for me to think of a finer group of gentlemen, keenly aware of their need for the grace and forgiveness of Jesus Christ, walking in the knowledge that they … Read moreGrace in Abundance
I know, how amazing, two posts in the one day! My brain must be beginning to wake up from the new-baby-experience! Yesterday, I was theologically ambushed by the doctrine police. It was my first such experience (Jools is the normal target!), and left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. Leaving personalities and the … Read moreTheological Ambush
The votes are cast, the counting continues. Now it’s time for our politicians in Northern Ireland to DELIVER. We want peace, real peace, friendship with ‘the other side’, forgiveness and a shared future. I’m considering sending a letter to each of my MLAs, asking them to deliver a Northern Ireland known for its good politics. … Read moreTime to Deliver
If you can vote in Northern Ireland’s Assembly Elections today, please do. I have my own political opinions, I won’t share them with you here today. But I do believe it’s important to exercise the right to vote. And pray while you do it. It might just be the fresh start we need.
Well, here he is, the wonderful Timothy John Harte. He’s sleeping at the moment and I have a few minutes at the computer. He’s amazing. Sometimes grumpy. But always ours, and always loved. In fact, I find it hard to believe I could instantly love a person so much after so little time. Welcome to … Read moreTimothy J Harte
A word to those who hope we will vote for them in fifteen days’ time: God brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground, than he blows on them and they … Read morePeople First
I was sitting on the train this morning, on my way to College, when I realised I’d been making this journey for almost twenty years. That was a scary realisation! So here for posterity are some of the changes that I noted today… The car park at Moira Station exists. And has got huge. And … Read moreTrain Window
You may have noticed that things are a bit wonky on this page – I’ve just upgraded to the new version of Blogger, and my links and pretty background image have gone. They will hopefully return! Meanwhile, it has come to my attention that people actually look at my blog! Especially recently, expecting news of … Read moreNotice