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Illness and Incarnation
My feet have been up for most of today. I had some minor surgery yesterday, and if I stand for too long, my bruised big toes start to throb. Did Jesus’ side wound throb when he had walked for too long? When he reached Emmaus was he holding on to the flesh above his hip,…
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Prayers for Sunday 14th February 2021; Racial Justice Sunday
On this day, I sit and reflect on why we need to pull out Racial Justice as a single thread. Social Justice as a whole is our reason for being as followers of Christ, after all. Yet who can look back over the furore surrounding Jarel Robinson-Brown in recent weeks and deny a discourse around…
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Prayer for Sunday 7th February 2021
Today, God, the only prayer I can offer is one of salty tears, a sore throat and a weary soul. But that’s ok. I know you treasure those ones too. Amen. Peace be with you
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A Prayer for Sunday 31st January 2021
God of Hope, when there is little to be found, we look to you this day. We look to you the week the UK passed 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, a grim milestone unimaginable at the start, and wholly preventable. So much lost hope, despair and anguish. Reignite in us the hope, joy and peace that…
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A Prayer for Sunday 24th January 2021
God of Justice, God of Hope, we look to you today. Thank you for those who work tirelessly to bring justice and restoration to your people here on earth. Those who do so quietly, in foodbanks and rape crisis centres. Those who do so loudly on TV interviews and social media. All at personal cost,…
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A Prayer for Sunday 17th January 2021
God who sees all we do, think and are, we lay all our efforts before you today. When all seems futile and the bigger picture seems overwhelming, may we keep on walking our unique path with You. When our work is criticised and our products rebuked, when our motives questioned and our characters misunderstood, may…