Punktokos anyone?
In the New Testament, Mary’s real name is Miriam which literally means “their rebellion.” The Romans had overthrown the local rulers, put in place their own puppet rulers, and often the troops from Syrian...
Anyone for a Brussel Sprout
We’d like to invite you to Come to the Table today, Christmas Day! No, we don’t have an inexhaustible supply of Brussel Sprouts, nor pigs in blankets, so why such a question? Because...
He was born – it was quite messy
In Matthew's description of the birth of Jesus there's a lot missing it would seem. Whereas parents might wish to add a lot more detail to the timeline, Matthew cuts...
Do Be Do Be Do?
Ah familiar territory, we know this story, don’t we? It’s that classic tale of which person do we associate with? In Luke 10:38-42 we hear of Martha and Mary: but...
It can’t be sealed
Women in general have the sense of the person much more than men have. This means that they have a special mission, which is to reintroduce love, to give back...
A meaning to this season
As we approach the end of Advent for this year, our focus might be upon which presents have we yet to buy? Have we bought sufficient food? - the answer...
Is this a pivotal moment
Every Easter we may come to this time of the year with our understanding firm. We know why Jesus died, what it means to us. Easter isn’t just one day...
What Christmas are you looking for this year?
It's Christmas time when the churches are bedecked with tinsel on Christmas Trees, oranges with cloves poking from every side and candles adorning, and a myriad of different Carol services...