nukelearfishing – the random and occasionally humorous musings of a Baptist Minister who is trying to be a free sample of Jesus and discover God in the ordinary.
(These musings don’t necessarily represent the views of the church I serve)
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Who is Easter for?
I have been an ordained Baptist Minister for over 30 years. I have learnt a few things over those years (I would be worried if I hadn’t). I am a different minister today from the rookie who emerged blinking into the daylight of local church life from the low-light environment of a theological training college.…
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A Danish folktale (sort of)
With apologies to Hans Christian Andersen There was once a land ruled by a vain Emperor. He loved saying how great he was: “The best Emperor ever, people are all saying that.” The Emperor loved it even more when people said nice things about him and he would give jobs to the people who would…
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the certainty of uncertainty
Some things are certain. Scientific laws are an example, such as gravity: you can’t stop it, it’s always true. I remember as a child finding it amusing to read: “Gravity is a myth, the earth sucks!” But the reality is that gravity is always gravity. The strength of it may change (for example it’s different…
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Everyone has a book in them… but it may not want to come out
A very long time ago I had an idea for a novel. I even had what I thought was a clever title. So, I started writing. It’s set in a specific time period and, as I wrote, I was delighted to see how actual events happened around that time which I could incorporate into the…
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still alive!
I know it has been a long time since I last posted on this blog, but I want to assure any of you who still have any residual interest in it that I am still alive and well, and the blog is still alive too. I have neglected you, dear reader, and I apologise for…
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daily prayer 7
Saturday – Playfully creative Creative God who imagined into existence all that we take for granted, we offer you our creativity and imagination and ask that you will inspire us to use the gifts you have given us to bless and enrich those around us. Give us the grace and creativity to see things differently…
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daily prayer 6
Friday – People-focused In a world where the population is measured in billions, help us to love people as Jesus did – one person at a time. Use our words and actions to change lives and transform communities in Mutley, Plymouth, this country and the wider world. May we have sight beyond big issues to…
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daily prayer 5
Thursday – Generously big-hearted Jesus, you invite us to participate in your Kingdom where the last are first and servants are considered great. Help us to reflect your humble generosity in the way that we serve and how we consider others. We rely on you above all, and yet also on each other, to be…
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daily prayer 4
Wednesday – Ethically motivated Our Father in heaven, as we pray that your Kingdom will come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, we recognise that this prayer changes us. Influence our choices, inspire our actions and enable us to live with our eyes open to the impact of our…
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daily prayer 3
Tuesday – Lovingly inclusive Jesus, may we, like you, lovingly celebrate all whom we meet this week. Make us aware of our own prejudices and replace them with your all-embracing love. May we actively seek, welcome and include those who are on the margins of society and church. Help us to recognise you in each…
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