Many times, we imagine that actions go unnoticed by Almighty God, and that he pays no regard to the holiness of individuals or of nations. […]
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Royalty in our Prayers
As we pause to reflect on the sad news of the Princess of Wales’ illness, we look to God, who is King over the whole […]
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Drifting
D A Carson included this paragraph in his daily readings today, focussed on Nehemiah 13. It captures an important message to all of us when we […]
Read moreStephen’s February Letter
Dear Friends It has been exciting watching, and sharing with people in our parishes, as they grapple with the implications of the book “Love Your […]
Read moreChristmas Message from St Andrew’s
Christmas Day Sermon and Carols from St Andrew’s Church, December, 25, 2021.
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Happy Christmas | Dec 25
To watch this, rather than read it, may I suggest you click the image above or use this link. Happy Christmas morning! May I, on […]
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Waiting is nearly over | Day 27 | Dec 24
The Waiting goes on . . . . and on! When will this be over? No, I am not talking about COVID–19. I try to […]
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Anyone for Tea? | Day 26 | Dec 23
Anyone for tea? Cautionary Tales We were invited to Aras an Uchtaran some years ago. That is the name of the Irish Presidents’s formal home […]
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Services at Christmas
St Ignatius’ Carryduff Friday 24th December 8:00 pm Christmas Communion Christmas Eve at Carryduff Saturday Christmas Day 10:30 am Church Family Christmas Service Sunday 26th […]
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Abandoned by the king | Day 25 | Dec 22
An excuse for a man The brave words of a crumby king: ‘He is in your hands,’ King Zedekiah answered. ‘The king can do nothing […]
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Just a wee dram | Day 24 | Dec 21
At this season of joyful excess, these words come as a powerful reminder of the danger of the season of too much joyful excess. Remember […]
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Leave us alone | Day 23 | Dec 20
Family Versus Church The dilemma The story of the Rechabites, as told by Jeremiah, reveals the strange dichotomy between our attitudes to what “grandda” says […]
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