July 2020 – Deconstructing Church

Inclusion Helps us All

We went for a family day trip on Monday, to a large attraction. My son has ASC and as such we had booked a carer ticket for me, bringing the trip into our price range – just! My son cannot attend out of school provision and remain healthily regulated, so I have to work aroundContinue reading “Inclusion Helps us All”

A Prayer for Sunday 12th July

A slightly different prayer today. I wrote this song in half an hour yesterday morning after some quiet time with God, and then took the step of recording it this morning as my prayer. May it bless you, may you know you are not alone, may we lament together as we cry out to GodContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 12th July”

An Outdated Model?

Teaching the faith used to be a lot simpler I’m sure. Up until the 20th Century attending a Church, usually the closest one to where you live, was a societal norm. Communities centered around their Church, often they were the seats of local justice and mediation when feudal lords were away, or where the policeContinue reading “An Outdated Model?”

Value

A Facebook friend shared an incredible post this morning I’d like to share here. With credit to Matt Conlon. A father said to his daughter “You graduated with honors, here is a car I acquired many years ago. It is several years old. But before I give it to you, take it to the usedContinue reading “Value”

Love is …

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” Ephesians 5:25 (NIV) I have been challenged recently about my relationship to The Church. My story is quite unusual, in that I was brought up in a non-denominational Evangelical Church in the ilk of the House Church movement. My GrandfatherContinue reading “Love is …”

A Prayer for Sunday 5th July

For all who return to a physical Church building today and revel in your presence Lord, we pray, Bless them and Keep them. For all who shield at home, uncertain of the world but certain of you, Lord, we pray, Bless them and Keep them. For all who stand firm and connected to their faithContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 5th July”

It’s a Balancing Act

Some very wise counsel yesterday reminded me that life is all about balance. Without the darkness, light tones on a canvas can’t pop. Without the cold, a piping hot cup of cocoa wouldn’t bring the same comfort. Without considering many viewpoints, we can’t ever come to an informed decision on our own. Churches are beautifulContinue reading “It’s a Balancing Act”