How do I get in to this kingdom?
The kingdom of heaven is near. Jesus When Jesus began speaking out about who he was and why he was here, this was his message. He was announcing a new kingdom, different from any...
Author: Helen Redfern
Out with the old, in with the new!
Happy New Year! We saw the New Year in with friends and family and then got up bright and early this morning to gather with more friends and family at the Angel of the...
Where else would I be?
Yesterday, we saw how Matthew records that the young Jesus and his parents fled from clear danger in their homeland as refugees. Herod was seeking to kill this child who had been recognised by...
When walking away is the right response….
When faced with a threat, instinct kicks in with one of two responses: fight or flight. Take a look at the animal world if you need some examples. It’s a survival thing: all living...
Halfway out of the darkness
It’s Christmas! Come and join the celebration. It’s a very special day. Come and share the jubilation. There’s a new king born today. Of course, we all know that that’s not strictly true, don’t...
What can I give to the one who has everything?
What can I give to the King? Give to the One who has everything? What can I give? What gift can I bring? What can I give to the King? What can I give...
When you don’t have much to bring….
This one’s for you if you’re so emotional that you cry at every Christmas ad on TV. This one’s for you if you feel like you haven’t done enough to create the perfect Christmas...
What shall I bring?
What shall I bring? That’s the first question we ask when we get invited to someone’s house, isn’t it? It really isn’t the done thing to turn up at someone’s door empty-handed. Unless specifically...
Guided by a star
‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ Matthew 2:2 The Magi were guided by a star....
It’s the turn of the Magi to get to the heart of this subversive message
Today we leave Luke’s account of the Christmas story to return to Matthew’s. Matthew makes no mention of the shepherds visiting the baby Jesus. Instead, he gives a detailed account of the visit of...
