Monday 16 November 2020
by Wulf
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On Facebook this morning, I spotted Premier Christian Radio posing the question: is it a bad witness for Christians to break the law by running church services in lockdown? To this, my one word answer is yes. In a Christian … Continue reading
Wednesday 11 November 2020
by Wulf
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I love being wrong, certainly when my prediction was unduly pessimistic. Last week I suggested to the staff team at church that I could try hosting an online prayer meeting during lockdown, in the Wednesday evening slot that we wouldn’t … Continue reading
Friday 6 November 2020
by Wulf
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In normal years we would hold an act of remembrance for those who have died in war at the church this coming Sunday. In my local area, there would almost certainly have been an additional ceremony on the village green … Continue reading
Tuesday 3 November 2020
by Wulf
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The new English lockdown, expected to pass through Parliament tomorrow and come into effect on Thursday, includes the closure of churches and places of worship for worship services. Unsurprisingly, there is a move from some Christian lobbies, such as Christian … Continue reading
Sunday 25 October 2020
by Wulf
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In Genesis 26:18, Issac redigs wells that had been created by the previous generation but which had become filled up by the Philistines. I’m not a scholar of Hebrew but I suspect the ‘filly-stine’ pun that pops into my mind … Continue reading
Friday 16 October 2020
by Wulf
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I did my third ‘soaking worship’ session at church tonight. It was a little quieter than previous months? I wonder if the fact that COVID-19 seems to be circling closer is having an effect. We’re not in the full-scale lockdown … Continue reading
Thursday 24 September 2020
by Wulf
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Tomorrow night, my church is doing more prayer walking for our Parish Prayers slot. If your immediate impression of prayer is eyes closed, hands together and head down, you might be wondering why and what and how we avoid wandering … Continue reading