by Ann Harris | Jul 29, 2021 | Post Pentecost
The diversity of the worldwide church is extraordinary. Every culture and every society is included. In fact, in every country in the world there is at least one follower of Jesus – and for many, following this path to life comes at great personal cost. The same is...
by Ann Harris | Jul 28, 2021 | Post Pentecost
It’s easy to over-complicate faith. As we’ve journeyed through the wonderful presence and work of the Holy Spirit over the last few weeks, we’ve uncovered some glorious truths. We’ve seen how the Spirit has been around for eternity, co-existing with the Father and...
by Ann Harris | Jul 27, 2021 | Post Pentecost
When St Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians it was still possible to walk around the glorious Second Temple in Jerusalem. Begun by Zerubbabel in 538BC, it was finally completed by Herod the Great (king at the time of Jesus’ birth) more than 500 years later, and...
by Ann Harris | Jul 26, 2021 | Post Pentecost
For many hundreds of years, a wax seal has been used to mark letters of importance. A seal indicates both the sender and the authority attached to the contents of the letter. You may be surprised to learn that the practice is still in use today. When Harry and...
by Ann Harris | Jul 23, 2021 | Post Pentecost
On Albert Bridge which crosses the River Thames in Battersea, near where we used to live, you’ll find a plaque: ‘All troops must break step when marching over this bridge.’ The story behind this is that in 1831 the Broughton Suspension Bridge (now in Salford,...
