2025 Gratitude Review
2025 is in its sunset phase. As I write, Christmas is a week away and the new year is coming […]
Why the Manger Matters
The substance of a talk I gave at the New Hope carol service on 12 December 2025. Christmas brings food […]
Is Your Love New Every Morning?
How do we find the emotional and spiritual strength to love our neighbour as ourselves? Let’s consider how the day-long […]
Leadership or Servanthood? (Part 1)
Rethinking Greatness in the Church IntroductionWe might think we know what “leadership” is. After all, we experience it all around […]
What is the value of silence in preparing for worship?
A devotional for those leading worship…but not just for them The text below is a devotional I shared with the […]
What does it mean to ‘honour’ one another?
Unconditional love is a life of prayer Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, Life Together, is equal parts inspiration and challenge. Here’s a […]
The Watford Word 14 December 2025 – Joseph’s Courage
This week’s edition of the Watford church newsletter Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when […]
Is it possible to ‘pray without ceasing’?
Unconditional love is a life of prayer Paul gives us an ‘impossible’ command. “…pray without ceasing…” 1 Thessalonians 5.17 Can […]
What do saintly people look like?
Can we be ‘saintly’? Have you ever spent time with someone you would describe as ‘saintly’?[^1] I can think of […]
Why Didn’t Jesus Give Us a Church Blueprint?
Why Didn’t Jesus Give Us a Church Blueprint? Have you noticed that Jesus neglected to leave behind a detailed plan […]