Distinctively Different

The fact that we are children of God means, in essence, that we are distinctively different. Fashion urges us to conform to the latest styles, but some people have the knack of looking different, no matter what the prevailing fashion gurus declare! They are quirky and...

Children of God

Dave spoke last Sunday about the fact that we are children of God now (1 John 3:1-3). This is not just a future aspiration for us all, but is something which utterly transforms our way of thinking and living. John, writing this letter towards the end of his life, has...

Body Language

Body language (non-verbal communication) is said to make up 55% of communication; it often speaks louder than words. Our body language communicates far more than we realise. When we are hurried and harassed, we tend to continue doing things and avoid eye contact with...

Meeting the Community

We had fun today at Carrfield Primary School’s family picnic chatting with families about the work we do as Dearne Churches Together and listening to people’s stories. The picnic was held in the big field behind the school and reminded me a little of what...

The Tamarisk Tree

To plant a tree, they say, is to believe in tomorrow. This is because a tree doesn’t grow overnight. Just recently I had the privilege of visiting Phoenix Park in Thurnscoe and seeing some of the trees which were planted about twenty-five years ago when the...