Lose Yourself to be True to Yourself

This sermon was preached on Sunday 17th March 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Those who love their life will lose it. And those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Well, that sounds depressing. Welcome to church. We are one week out from Holy Week … Continue reading Lose Yourself to be True to Yourself

The Treasure Hunt of Reading

Dear Friends,  Earlier today, Stephen and I were tidying up the new library in All Saints Oakham. It’s a new resource of Christian books in the church that can be of interest and benefit to people in the community. Books are fascinating things and searching through old books can be like a treasure hunt as … Continue reading The Treasure Hunt of Reading

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?