A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Well, ten years ago in a town in the south of England. Fresh from university, I was beginning to explore a possible call to ordained ministry. I spoke to the vicar of my childhood church, and she talked me through the process. She explained thatContinue reading “Lent 2026: Tending the flame”
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Lent 2026: Just for you
I love hearing people’s stories. Memories from the past, chance encounters with people who changed everything, embarrassing childhood moments that have somehow become family legend. When people share things that matter to them, you start to see who they really are. It helps me understand them better. It means I know what might make themContinue reading “Lent 2026: Just for you”
The Quiet Gift of Jubilee
This week always feels like an odd one to me. Christmas Day has been and gone, and New Year’s Day is not yet here. The busyness and preparation have all paid off, and now there is a pause, a period of in between. For me, it’s a time of reflection. Reflecting on the year thatContinue reading “The Quiet Gift of Jubilee”
The Reason for my Hope Blog 