Devotion

The Bible has a lot to say about leadership. In fact it goes out of its way to present a picture of what positive, caring leadership involves.

‘How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?’ The poet seems to be admitting that he does not know how to, in the midst of all that has changed in his circumstances.

This year the theme for Synod, “Let us Hear”, was based on the parable of the Sower passage in Matthew 13:9. A range of contemplative worship practices were employed to better hear the voice of God.

Today as I write this, I have a Ken doll (from the Barbie range) sitting in the front seat of my car with the seatbelt on. It is something that I had not really pictured would ever be in my life…

We have entered the Season of Creation. Each year from 1 September to 4 October the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration.

Following the Olympics, Eric Liddell kept running his Christian race. But what about us? Are we running ‘the race marked out for us’?

I remember the good old days…but sometimes we old people need to remember that the good old days weren’t always that good.

I remember the good old days…but sometimes we old people need to remember that the good old days weren’t always that good.

I remember the good old days…but sometimes we old people need to remember that the good old days weren’t always that good.

We yearn for mountain top experiences. The good news of Jesus explains that he will always be present with us in the highs and lows of life. Bishop Paul Smith writes on the story of the Transfiguration and the hope this brings to the human heart.