I just came across this wonderful quote from Hilary of Tours who diagnosed our pastoral busyness as “a blasphemous anxiety to do God's work for him”. Most clergy I know, including myself, are frequently guilty of this. Psalm 46:10 encourages us to “be still and know that I am God”. #cofe

As the Jonathan Ross Show begins it warns of “Adult Humour” - I think they mean “childish humour” that is smutty!

Watch this expose of water companies & Environment agency corruptly polluting rivers & coast - as big a scandal as the Post Office - with the same lies, deceit & cover ups & new heroes who have led the way like Alan Bates. #corruption #water #evil www.channel4.com/programmes/d...

God’s delays are not denials! #faith #hope #trust

Billy Graham: "It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it." #truth #trump

Those who took offence at the language heard at the #BAFTAS last night have completely misunderstood the message of the film “I Swear” about #tourettes syndrome. The #BBC and #BAFTA should not have apologised.

Time and time again top athletes, entertainers and celebrities of all kind say “believe in your self and you can achieve whatever you want to” - this is simply untrue and cruel. They have achieved because they are the “best” who do have self-belief. 1/2 #olympics #sport #celebrity #truth #selfbelief

In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6 ESV

What a joy to worship Jesus who is holy forever ever @rugbyelim #worship #jesus #rugby #cofe

My #NeuroendocrineCancer was only discovered during treatment for a different #cancer.

Lord Jesus Christ, light of the nations and glory of Israel: make your home among us, and present us pure and holy to your heavenly Father, your God, and our God. #CofE #presentation #jesus #pure #holy

The Heterogeneity of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms ronnyallan.net/2024/07/04/t... #neuroendocrine #cancer

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. At 8pm today people will light candles to: remember the darkness of the past and bring light to the future and to stand together against prejudice and hatred today. Here is our candle. #holocaustmemorialday #candle #holocaust

Great to be gathered at Rugby Baptist to celebrate the ministries of Revive Rugby - move of God amongst the churches of Rugby. #revive #rugby #cofe #jesus #cap #foodbank #hope4

I find so many social media posts intemperate, rude and unkind. It has made me reflect on how I should post as a Christian. #socialmedia #kind #truth #grace #Christ #CofE

Nothing can stand against the promise God has made in your life. #Jesus #Bible #Faith #Promise

Claudia’s quote of tonight: “They’re dead, they’ll be alright” #traitors #bbc #claudia

It’s important that people in the UK hear the voice of reasonable Americans like my friend David and do not get taken in by all the lies, “noise” and gaslighting emanating from Trump and his entourage. #trump #ICE #murder #authoritarian

news.sky.com/story/how-di... #jesus #bible #spirituality #faith #cofe

God sees you God knows you God calls you

The last year has seen a surge in the sale of bibles, especially to young people. This parallels the uptake in church attendance. In our fractured world people are seeking spiritual truth and finding it in Jesus. #bible #Jesus #CofE #truth #spirituality www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

It was a real joy to join Rugby Elim church for their carol service this evening. Thank you for inviting me.

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇮🇸🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇳🇱🇫🇮🇨🇭🇳🇴🇲🇹🇬🇷🇨🇦🇵🇪🇨🇿🇮🇹🇱🇺🇧🇪🇩🇪🇦🇹🇲🇿🇲🇽🇬🇮🇻🇦🇲🇨🇿🇦🇮🇪 These are all the countries I’ve been privileged to visit! Where have you been? #travel #flags

Great to lead the lovely people of St John the Baptist Church Hillmorton in worship this morning and a privilege to share the gospel. #cofe

Perfect start to #Christmas celebrations: lunch with the family followed by carols at Rugby Elim service in Rugby School Temple Speech Rooms. #Jesus #birth

Back with the lovely people at St Andrew’s #Shilton, preaching on John the Baptist and Being Ready for the coming King. #cofe #advent #coventrydiocese @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social #Jesus

Responding to Tommy Robinson’s Christmas rally – by Al Barrett

An #Advent prayer full of #biblical allusions by Richard #Baxter #cofe #beready #Jesus

The #Bishop of @dioceseofcoventry.bsky.social , @bishopsophie.bsky.social visiting #Rugby #Deanery today. We took the opportunity for a photo with some of the #retired #clergy of the deanery. Great to hear the bishop speak with passion for the #gospel & bringing a message of #hope. #cofe

It was my privilege on this #Advent Sunday to lead and preach for the good folk at St John the Baptist, #Wolvey for their Group service. #cofe #getready #prepared #Jesus

A privilege to meet several members of the #cabinet when they came to #Rugby this week following the #budget. #keirstarmer #RachelReeves and #EdMilband

Been enjoying using Christian Standard Bible #CSB 4 awhile & it just got a good review in latest #GroveBook by David Dewey grovebooks.co.uk/product/b-11... Have you tried it? What are your thoughts? What are its pros and cons? #bible #cofe @psephizo.bsky.social

A conversation between Pastor Jo, Elder Kate and myself for #rugbyelim #fast #call #cofe #fasting #Jesus #church #bible youtu.be/LAbHprK88nU?...

Private Eye offers up an excellently scornful commentary on the relentless polling. It’s become ridiculous and has oversimplified our politics to dangerous levels of stupid and irresponsible.

This is a helpful and serious piece as we face the rise of a new Christian nationalism on both sides of the Atlantic. #cofe #christiannationalism #nationalism #church #Jesus www.psephizo.com/life-ministr...

I’m conflicted by #Kirk & responses to his death. I’d never heard of him, but am horrified by his death. I identify which much of his traditional Christian viewpoint but struggle as a #Christian with his #MAGA rhetoric. Many of my Christian friends seem in awe of him: what have I missed? 👇🏻 1/2

Celebrating my #Golden #Wedding to the love of my life, Jackie, you are my precious darling.

Today was every nation Sunday @ #Rugby #Elim with members of congregation from c. 35 nations - a reflection of Revelation 7:9. We celebrated the #diversity of our backgrounds and rejoiced in our #unity in #Jesus. Such a contrast to #racist and #fascist attitudes sadly prevalent in #UK. #CofE

So easy to scapegoat #immigrants and #asylum seekers!

I have noticed that some “patriots” putting flags up don’t actually know the correct way to fly our national flag - so here is a simple illustration for future reference. 😀 #flags #patriotism #pride #racism

What a privilege to preach and lead worship at St Bartholomew’s Binley on St Bartholomew’s Day! #Nathanael #Bartholomew was a straight talking man with healthy scepticism and resilient #faith. #CofE ##Elim

‎Follow the NHS channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029... #NHS

Signs of the #QuietRevival as 9 young people from Rugby Elim Church commit their lives to Jesus whilst at #Limitless youth event. #Cofe #Elim