This Sunday Morning Thought aired on Rutland and Stamford Sound on Sunday 16th July 2023. If you have been enjoying my content, then sign up to my new newsletter to enjoy my latest content in your inbox and more. On Friday I left at 5.30am to get to the Indian visa office in London. We’ve … Continue reading Sunday Morning Thought – OCIs and Homeless Guys
Reflections
How Should Christians Tackle Controversies?
If you have been enjoying my content, then sign up to my new newsletter to enjoy my latest content in your inbox and more. Dear Friends, In the heat of summer, there is always a sporting controversy just around the corner. As Wimbledon is underway, we think of McEnroe screaming ‘You cannot be serious!’ Or … Continue reading How Should Christians Tackle Controversies?
Mamu: My Hero
Who are your heroes? Most people might speak of great politicians, resilient activists, record-breaking athletes, religious leaders, or Marvel characters when it comes to naming their heroes. But this isn’t the case for me. This man here is one of my heroes. Saleem Masih, Mamu, is a hero of mine. This week on the 26th … Continue reading Mamu: My Hero
The Top 3 Ways Apple Vision Pro Will Change Church Ministry
The Apple Vision Pro offers several new tech opportunities for church ministry. If you are an Apple fanboy like me then you would have most likely seen the Apple WWDC announcement of the Apple Vision Pro on the 5th June. The Vision Pro is the new VR headset from Apple, the first VR headset for … Continue reading The Top 3 Ways Apple Vision Pro Will Change Church Ministry
Responsibility
Dear Friends, ‘Responsibility.’ Responsibility is one of those words that we are not always excited to hear. We see it as a laborious word, a word that brings us shivers and sweats. Responsibility can be an exciting prospect. It is exciting to think of being able to make a change and bring new life to … Continue reading Responsibility
What is Paul’s Letter to the Galatians All About?
Dear Friends, We have been looking at Paul’s letter to the Galatians in our Langham Bible Study group. It’s a book in the Bible that I have read many times before but preparing the sessions for each week has opened up a new richness in the text for me. Paul is writing to the church … Continue reading What is Paul’s Letter to the Galatians All About?
Why I am happy to pledge my allegiance to King Charles at the coronation
Saturday 6th May is the coronation of King Charles III. Given the great span of the late Queen Elizabeth’s reign, most of us have never seen a coronation service before. This ancient service filled with over a thousand years of tradition is brand new to many who will be watching around the country and around … Continue reading Why I am happy to pledge my allegiance to King Charles at the coronation
What is Lent?
We are now in Lent. Lent is a season of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline. Many Christians use the season of Lent as a time to give up certain aspects of life. At the start of this week, I saw the flowers and greenery removed from Langham church to make the decoration simpler. I am … Continue reading What is Lent?
Why I Went From Hating to Loving Communion Wafers
One of the things I do as a priest is lead Communion services. There are many different names for Communion across the church. From Holy Communion, to the Eucharist, to Mass, to the Lord’s Supper. All of these are referring to the same event. When we receive bread and wine as a reminder and ongoing … Continue reading Why I Went From Hating to Loving Communion Wafers
Short Reflections on Being a Priest
Given that this is my first year as I priest, I want to reflect on what being a priest has meant to me. The first thing I noticed is that it felt very different to be someone’s priest and not just their deacon. I found that I gained a sense of spiritual responsibility for my … Continue reading Short Reflections on Being a Priest
Shakeel Nurmahi 