The church was full (for once). The visiting preacher had drawn a big congregation. Children played in the far corner. We sat, ready to hear the preacher’s message about the importance of inclusivity. “Children shouldn’t be allowed in church” said the voice of someone behind me. “What are those parents thinking. They should be keeping… Continue reading Daughter of Jairus (2) – Welcoming Children
Tag: acceptance
Judas Iscariot (1) – Betrayal
“You’ve given me the confidence to feel I can go out with someone else,” she told me on Valentine’s Day. Nearly 40 years on (and after over 30 with my wife) I can laugh at the back-handed compliment from a former girlfriend as she left me for another man. But at the time it felt… Continue reading Judas Iscariot (1) – Betrayal
The Uncondemned Woman (2) – Absolved
After things had gone wrong, the words I wrote had meant well. It was written from the heart. I asked for forgiveness and it offered forgiveness. It was responded to with condemnation. It was not the response I had expected. ‘Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus straightened up and said… Continue reading The Uncondemned Woman (2) – Absolved
Thomas (1) – Doubting
But what if Jesus hadn’t come back to life after all? Please read John 20: 24-25 What do you have doubts about? The Virgin Birth? The Resurrection? The turning of water in to wine? Prayer being answered? The very existence of God in a world of war, hatred, corruption, injustice, accidents, illness, terrorism, abuse…? Or… Continue reading Thomas (1) – Doubting