Mary stood, facing south, her feet fixed on the spot where last they’d stood. Life had changed, but continued, others had taken up his work. She had busied herself with preparations, there was a wedding

There is a fascinating story told in the second book of Kings, Chapter 4, where Elisha the prophet encounters the widow of one of the company of prophets. As the deceased man had debts, not

I have always been fascinated by this extraordinary image.  A photographer in Texas was apparently taking night-time photos of a nearby oil rig. In one of those serendipitous moments his finger clicked on an image

Yesterday was Candlemas, marking the bridge between Christmas and Easter. At a time when believing in Christian truths may seem foolish to many, we offer you this poem called ‘A Fool for Christ’. Shalom Baden

‘Lighten our darkness….’ From early childhood I have been afraid of the dark, a condition my brother was never slow to take advantage of as we were growing up. Our farm buildings were a few

Her son was restless, had been for some time, she realised. Oh, he was still diligent, still working each day, providing for her and their family; But mothers see these things, sometimes they even see

In recent years there has been a move by charities and churches to collect unwanted Christmas gifts and distribute them to those who would appreciate them more. A laudable and practical idea; but it got

Christmas Eve 1975; 11.55pm Time was standing still, or at least that’s how it seemed to my seven-year-old mind as the large hand on the old carriage clock beside my bed had refused to move

I was in London last Sunday, staying in our son’s apartment. On Sunday morning, I walked the mile or so to St John the Evangelist on Goose Green, where we have worshipped before. It’s a

The story is told of a young boy who went walking along a country lane with his father. As it often the way of things, the boy ran on ahead, exploring and enjoying the adventure.