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From the vicarage March 2017 – post synod reaction

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“You never listen to me.” “He never listens.” Have you ever used one of these phrases? Has someone ever spoken to you that way? These words slip out when I am angry or frustrated, but do I really mean what … Continue reading →

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From the vicarage Jan 2015

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From the vicarage January 2014. New Year’s Resolutions. Happy New Year! Have you made any New Year’s resolutions this year? If you have, have you checked to see if your resolution would appear in the top ten New year’s resolutions … Continue reading →

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From the vicarage November 2014

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From the vicarage According to some, the world is divided up into three types of people: Optimists, pessimists and realists. Someone else once wrote a letter: Dear Optimist, Pessimist and Realist, Whilst you were arguing about whether the glass of … Continue reading →

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Scottish Independence. What’s it all about?

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Scottish Independence. What’s it all about? I am a Scot living “south of the border” as folk in Scotland say. In 16 days from today, the people living in Scotland will decide whether or not to end a 307 year … Continue reading →

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From the Vicarage July 2014

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There are lots of fashionable or popular teachings of Jesus Christ in our culture and community. These are sayings which everyone agrees are good, even if we don’t manage to do them perfectly. Love your neighbour. Do unto others as … Continue reading →

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From the vicarage June 2014

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Psalm 2 begins with a question. Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One. This simple … Continue reading →

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From the vicarage from before and after A Passion for Life

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

Here’s April and May’s copies of “From the Vicarage”.  The first was a plea for prayer for A Passion for Life and the second a review of how God answered those prayers. From the vicarage (April 2014) It’s here. A … Continue reading →

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