A shorter post today. I have been writing a sermon for tomorrow based on Luke’s account of the Crucifixion. I was struck by the women who watched and waited, powerless but present. There are moments when we don’t have the words, the strength, or the certainty. Moments when all we can do is stay. StayContinue reading “Lent 2025: Remaining Present”
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Lent 2025: Waiting and Preparing
Lent is often described as a season of waiting—a journey towards Easter, filled with reflection, repentance, and preparation. Sometimes, that preparation is deeply spiritual: time spent in prayer, wrestling with faith, or seeking God’s guidance. Other times, it’s practical—getting things ready for what’s to come. Today has been a day of preparation. A quiet one,Continue reading “Lent 2025: Waiting and Preparing”
In the silence
It’s Easter Saturday, the day between Jesus’ crucifixion and Jesus’ rising. I have a number of friends who have already put up their colourful Easter wreaths, who have already started wishing others “Happy Easter”, even my t-shirt says ‘Spoiler alert! The tomb was empty!’ None of these are bad things – we live in aContinue reading “In the silence”
The Reason for my Hope Blog 