Opposites

In magnetic theory, opposite poles attract, but as we looked at Psalm 73 this morning, we discovered that this is a psalm which deals with opposites and it matters very much which side we are attracted to! 1. Confusion and Clarity The psalm begins with Asaph in...

Toy Story 4

The ‘Toy Story’ series of films has been part of my life for the past 24 years and the characters in these films have become like family to me. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Slinky Dog, Porky, Rex, Mr and Mrs Potatohead and Bo-Peep are all old friends, and just...

Barnsley Youth Choir

Last night I had the privilege of attending a concert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Barnsley Youth Choir. Founded in 2009 by Keith Norton and Mat Wright, the choir has grown to international fame and is a registered charity run by volunteers that seeks to...

More mosaics

I’ve been involved in two more mosaic workshops this week. The first was with a WEA arts and crafts class, working with adults with additional learning needs at the wonderful Snap Tin Cafe in Goldthorpe, a community cafe with a real heart for people. It was...

Confident Witnesses

One thing strikes us as we read Acts 4:1-22, and that is the transformation of Peter. Gone was the disciple who denied Christ three times (John 19). Now we see a confident witness, able to offer healing to a crippled man, preach before the crowds, explain himself...