Monthly Archives: May 2009

Was ever another command so obeyed?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

I’ve been sent this by one of my All Saints Basingstoke friends, in response to my enquiries about Eucharistic theology. It is a worthy reminder that no single view should be valued above any other, but each has a personal … Continue reading →

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lectio divina

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

An old posting from Maggi Dawn, but it jumped out at me from a column of old references on her blog, because it’s a phrase I’ve heard a lot in the last couple of weeks Lectio Divina is something Belinda … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Novena

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

Maggi Dawn talking about the period between Ascension and Pentecost as a period of Waiting… reminding me of Paula Gooder’s Advent book on waiting. Having an explanation of what a “novena” and an “octave” is may also have uses in … Continue reading →

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the duckworth lewis method

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

Review of the album I most want to get this year: focus: the duckworth lewis method « teatunes It sounds like it’s going to be great… for any Neil Hannon or cricket fan HT to Alec for this! Update: the … Continue reading →

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Wildlife at my fingertips

Posted on May 25, 2009 by

Yesterday morning, as we sat down to breakfast, a baby Blue Tit flew into the french window and wobbled, stunned on the patio step. Needing to rescue it from our dog or the local moggies, I dashed outside and picked … Continue reading →

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Marriage – Women Are Complicated, Men Are Impossible

Posted on May 25, 2009 by

Graham found this when looking for ‘think spot’ inspirations – it was almost completely unrelated to what he was looking for, but had resonances for both of us, and may have uses related to marriage prep work I might be … Continue reading →

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What Rowan said

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

Posted originally elsewhere on Feb. 28th, 2008 at 8:24 PM H was at the now infamous ‘Sharia’ speech last week, and thought the Rowan Williams was really good (despite what the press said). Today I had my chance to hear … Continue reading →

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Understanding Grace

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

I am desperately trying to complete my placement report. In it I (currently) say: “My understanding is that grace is “the transformation… of human life” and Jesus as offering us this undeserved relationship with God through his death and resurrection … Continue reading →

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The TED Commandments

Posted on May 18, 2009 by

One to return to: maggi dawn: The TED Commandments tips for public speaking that will put a smile on your face! Blogged with the Flock Browser

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A surprise encounter

Posted on May 13, 2009 by

My good friend and fellow trainee Ian, has just posted the audio of my sermon from Sunday (the one with Gabriel in it) at  http://www.stpetersyateley.org.uk/ – follow the links to Services and Sermons and I’m there on the list as … Continue reading →

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