In the Book of Common Prayer Communion service these words of Jesus are said before the offering: “So may your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.” It’s a command to live a life of visible light and holy salt, full of God-honouring good works that demonstrate we follow Christ.  What…

Last Sunday we began a series entitled ‘A better story: the good news of the gospel in a sex obsessed age.’ The aim is to unpack the Bible’s teaching on 5 key issues and show how the Bible’s teaching brings freedom and true human flourishing. The talk last Sunday is pivotal, so if you missed last Sunday, please take the time to…

Just over a week ago Judy and I returned from a holiday in the far north and west of Scotland. For 2 days we crossed over to the Isle of Lewis, part of the Outer Hebrides.  During the early 1950s there was a dramatic move of God on the island, a real time of revival, when many people came to faith for…

A few weeks ago, our car went in for a full service and to have the bumpers re-sprayed. The car was running reasonably well, and although I’d noticed a few minor issues I didn’t think much of them. Until I got that phone call. Perhaps you’ve had one like it. “Mr Brown. If funds are tight, can I suggest that you don’t…