More than three years after her death, the final design for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, set to be built in St James’ Park, is still yet to be confirmed. Final confirmation is expected this spring, to coincide with
Was it worth it?
Have you ever looked back and asked yourself ‘was it worth it? Maybe you invested time and energy on some project which went well (or not), and took a moment to reflect: Was it worth it? We never stop to
Prayer for Anxious Hearts
Anyone who has been following the news for the last few years will know that anxiety is on the rise in the UK, especially amongst young people. Doubtless, there are many reasons for this, ranging from global affairs like the
How (not) to pray
At some point, every child has to learn how to ask for things appropriately. We teach them to be polite and respectful in their requests. We’ve all heard someone ask their child “What’s the magic word?” (Answer: “PLEEEEEEEEASE!”) or tell
Let us pray
Have you ever watched a child playing in the room where their parent is sitting? Maybe you remember doing so, but perhaps it was so natural and ordinary that you don’t remember. And as children grow up, they want to
Happy New Year
But what do we mean when we say ‘Happy New Year? Is it a command (I order you to be happy this year), a general non-specific expression of hope (that the new year will be kind to you), a prophecy
The clue is in the name
What is important about Christmas? We make it a time for family and festivities, reminding ourselves of what is important in life. We make it a time for good will, and we support initiatives and charities working with people who
Are you ready?
Are you ready for Christmas? When I ask that, do you immediately think of presents (which you need to buy), cards (which you need to send), relatives (that you need to invite or plan to visit), decorations (which need to
Peace on earth – but how?
The vision of world peace in Isaiah 2:1-5 is so iconic that there is a statue of a man beating a sword into a ploughshare at the UN headquarters. It was donated by, of all countries, the USSR. It’s an image
Test
I gave someone a test this week. I wasn’t trying to trip them up or catch them out – I genuinely wanted to know if they could do something, and if they could how they did it. We sometimes shy