Month: December 2019

Growing up we always had a “traditional” Christmas lunch. Even when dad became a minister mum always seemed to be able to manage to have a roast turkey with roast vegetables as well as ham (usually cold) and occasionally some roast pork to go with it. There was always Christmas pudding to follow (which I […]

Peace is elusive! After preaching about even more peace last Sunday, I have not only experienced how elusive peace can be, but have also heard the same from parishioners this week. I guess ultimately it all depends on what we mean by peace? Will we always feel peaceful… No.Will we see peace in our circumstances… […]

In case you missed my sermon last Sunday or were day dreaming about Christmas shopping during it, I included this sentence: “Christmas is one of the occasions when I don’t really care about my church… I care much more about the Church.” I know that may seem a little bit harsh, but Christmas, along with […]