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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Dignity
Dignity is something that people have – I think it is part of being made in God’s image. But it can be taken away, sometimes in brutal ways, so I am supporting BMS World Mission’s Dignity programme which is seeking to highlight the issues, and show ways in which Dignity is being restored. The following text…
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annoyed by automobile ablutionists
When I visit a local supermarket I am always approached (at least during daylight hours) by men asking me if I want my car washed. Now I know that my car always looks like it needs a wash, especially with all of the extra miles that I am doing now, but I feel a little resentful…
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The parable of the good refund
One of the things I have quickly realised in my new role as a Regional Minister is that I am going to be spending a lot of time in my car. And I have recognised that if I am going to be spending a lot of time in the car it makes sense to ensure…
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humbled and blessed
Yesterday I was given a large plastic bag. It contained lots and lots of cards and pictures and letters that children from a local school had made to say ‘thank you’ to Stew the Rabbit (and me) for supporting the school during my time at the church, especially the Assemblies. I was blessed and encouraged…
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not just there for the nasty things in life
I hope you will forgive what might be self-indulgence, but I am going to inflict a little more of my sermon to myself which I preached at my induction last week, looking at 1 Corinthians 3:1-9: Paul wrote some harsh words to the church in Corinth. The comedian Eddie Izzard has a very funny routine…
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preaching to the preacher
The Eastern Baptist Association has an interesting tradition: the incoming Regional Minister (aka me) preaches at their own induction. I pondered this for a while and in the end felt led to preach to myself. You may have heard of ‘preaching to the choir’ but I was ‘preaching to the preacher’. This is an extract…
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brief
Today I have been at Baptist House, experiencing the process through which God helps churches that are looking for Ministers and Ministers that are looking for churches to find each other. The process is thorough and requires in depth knowledge of both the churches and the Ministers to work well. I reflected to myself that…
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being induced
Today I am being inducted (or induced!) as a Regional Minister. I am looking forward to the service. The service is NOT about me: it is a moment to pause, give thanks to God and recognise his call and commission on my life. And to do that publicly is important. It is important to do…
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the parable of the banquet (revisited)
It was a very posh do. In a very expensive restaurant. The chef had three Michelin Stars and more were expected. There was normally a waiting list of six to eight months just to get a table. But since he was also the host of the event the chef reserved the whole place for his…
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specific searches
I have been looking for a new member of the family. It’s nothing as noble or significant as adoption or fostering, I have been looking for another puppet. After Stew the Rabbit’s close encounter of the inky kind the deacons at the church I have just left kindly gave me a gift with instructions to…
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