Truly, truly, I say to you…
1 March 2026 “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can…
Tag: Lent
For freedom Christ has set us free
22 February 2026 “Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘ He will command his…
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
A good side of social media are the family connections – no matter which part of the world the family is – we can video with grandchildren home from school and parents can share brief clips of scenes, moment, activities – unfiltered as they…
The First Sunday in Lent
I was surprised to read of the English and Wales Cricket Board’s apology for its joke about The Ashes responding to Pope Francis’ social media post on Ash Wednesday. He said how ‘The Ashes’ remind us of our identity, put us in our place,…
The Second Sunday in Lent
The Internet knew I was in Australia. My BBC podcasts started having advertising in them – particularly for a brand of Aussie sunburn cream and my emails started to be peppered with the numerous new advertising not seen in the UK and the…
The Second Sunday in Lent
The Internet knew I was in Australia. My BBC podcasts started having advertising in them – particularly for a brand of Aussie sunburn cream and my emails started to be peppered with the numerous new advertising not seen in the UK and the one…
The First Sunday in Lent
On the road I listen to many podcasts. This week I listened to a new one. (I had finished listening to The Lutheran Inquisitor on Lutheran Radio UK – how’s that for an unashamed ‘plug’ – yes, a promotion for something you should listen…
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm…
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
I write this ‘blurb’ having just seen photos of some our grandchildren meeting each other in Australia for the first time. Yes, the English one has just arrived – with her parents 😉 – and will eventually join Charlotte and more family. There’s a…
The Third Sunday in Lent
The Churches Together in England Forum 2022 was held this past week. Usually held every three years (unless a pandemic gets in the way) this is a gathering of 51 member churches (the ELCE became a member in 2011), ecumenical county bodies, and 71…