Newsflash! At the Living Room last Sunday, I drew attention to some changes happening with the Living Room and edge services this year. Firstly let me reiterate that both communities are important to the life of Hope. And the people in them are important too. As we attempt to listen to God and be obedient to Christ’s call, things naturally… Read more →
Church: One Holy Catholic Apostolic
Why bother praying for others?
Have you ever wondered what the point is in praying for others? I mean, praying for sick loved ones is one thing. Even if our prayers appear not to be answered, we pray for them because we love them. But what about praying for an end to the refugee crisis? Or peace in the middle east? These things are so… Read more →
What super power do you have?
You know those facebook survey things that pop up on your feed every now and again? “Fill out this survey to find out what super power you have.” Or, “answer this to find out which Harry Potter character you are.” Or…and this is my personal favourite…”complete this to find out which theologian you are” (Martin Luther? What do you mean… Read more →
Dirty little secrets
What are your dirty little secrets?! Just before you comment below, that was a rhetorical question. Please don’t bare your soul to the world! The reason I ask isn’t because I’m creep (hopefully — you’d tell me if I was, right?!?). I’m asking because this week at the Living Room we’re talking about being holy — which we might equate… Read more →
What Would Jesus Pray?
Ahoi-hoi! Yes, the title of this humble reflection suggests big things. Admittedly, I wouldn’t dare to presume what Jesus would pray. Fortunately, however, we know what Jesus has prayed (most famously in the Lord’s Prayer), and we know that he prayed regularly. So in a way, this awfully presumptuous title is justified. If I may, I’d like to mess with… Read more →