by gordon | Dec 29, 2018 | Reflections
Getting back to normal? Happy memories? Regret for over-indulgence? What now? Well, for the church Christmas is not over for a while. And now there the New Year. What have I learned during Advent? Is there anything that should affect my life next year? Any resolutions...
by gordon | Dec 22, 2018 | Reflections
Nearly there! Done the shopping; sent the presents; about to put up the decorations… Will there be enough food and drink? Will everything be looking bright and shiny? Will we be warm enough? Will everyone be able to join in the fun? Have we forgotten anything...
by gordon | Dec 15, 2018 | Reflections
What else needs to be done before Christmas? Ah yes – invitations. Who was invited to see the new-born baby, Jesus? Oh yes, the shepherds. They were minding their own business – and the sheep, when suddenly an angel appeared and called them to see the baby. (Listen to...
by gordon | Dec 9, 2018 | Reflections
What sort of preparations should we make to welcome the birth of Jesus, son of God, at Christmas? We need to get ourselves into the right frame of mind so that we don’t get bogged down in the little details. We remind ourselves why it is such an important occasion; we...