Is there another way?

This week has seen the release of the viral film “Kony 2012″. I’m not planning to get into the good and bad of the video, that is for everyone else to argue, and I have put my case across on facebook and do not see the need to do it yet again. For a fair [...]

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School, Law and Grace and finding the reality of God – A beginners thought

School. The majority of us went to one or are attending one or in some cases, including myself, work in one. It’s a bizarre place, filled with wondrous young people who’s hormones rage onward as they attempt to deal with the battle of growing up, finding out who they are whilst also battling with their [...]

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Safe, styled or just plain dull?

Recently I’ve been thinking about the heart of corporate worship, particularly the “song” element, and what we bring on a Sunday as a congregation, in our small group settings, and in our personal reflections. I found myself recently frustrated at a worship event, not because of anything specific with the band, they were all engaging, [...]

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In Memory of a legacy….

Sunday Morning was my second to last Sunday Morning Meeting at the Abbey Church. It was a little emotional and I’m sure next week will be so even more. A curious thing happened though when Paul accidentally called me Rich Hubbard in front of the whole church and I was reminded of a post I’d [...]

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Taking time in Him

Sometimes it just takes a moment. Sometimes it takes a decision, a peace of mind, and sometimes we just have to switch off and just rest. The office is only me this afternoon, and so I’ve enjoyed the wonder of blasting my music out. With that I found God immediately grabbing my attention, you know [...]

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Spring Cleaning

As we approach the end of March, heading into April, I’ve started to ponder! This is always a dangerous thing for a single man with time on his hands to do. Needless to say, anyone who knows me can tell you very quickly that I am not a tidy person. Clothes go everywhere in my [...]

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God the friend, not the genie…

In discussing things in my own life with a close friend, this friend said this curious statement: “Sometimes we spend so long seeking answers rather then seeking His presence” As I thought this through and soaked it in, all I could think of was how we can treat God like a Genie, how we come [...]

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A brief thought…

I got to thinking about church today and Gideon from Judges and about Peter, the Disciple. God said this to Gideon “Rise up mighty warrior” yet at that point he was a coward. Jesus said this to Peter “you are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church” yet Peter was a liar [...]

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Destiny

Destiny is a big deal, particularly for young people. I had the chance to pray for and preach to the Abbey Church Youth group last night. Unfortunately the sound isn’t great, but if you would like to listen to it it either left click save as here: Destiny Or use this media player. Destiny To [...]

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Loneliness, hurt and God being Good

There are times in our lives where we can be surrounded by a thousand people, yet feel like the most lonely person on the planet. You can be loved by many and hear them say the words and know it deep down yet at the same time feel all you are is a burden. Friends [...]

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