Why I hate religion
Many people hate religion. This is often justifiable because of past bad experiences. It may surprise you to know that many regular...
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Jim Etherton
- Jan 1, 2018
- 2 min
What Happens in Church?
Perhaps you’ve never been to church – or not for a while. The idea of going to church might make you nervous. So what can you expect if...
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Jim Etherton
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
Christmas: All Wrapped Up?
Have you got Christmas all wrapped up? Some people like to get it all organised weeks in advance while others prefer to leave it to the...
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Jim Etherton
- Nov 1, 2017
- 2 min
Jesus: Bread or Jam?
Recently, in the services which I have led, I have been talking about the various passages in John’s gospel where Jesus says “I am …”. ...
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Jim Etherton
- Oct 1, 2017
- 2 min
What will grow from a bulb?
When planting bulbs in Autumn, it can be hard to believe that in a few months, these small brown objects will sprout green leaves and...
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Jim Etherton
- Sep 1, 2017
- 2 min
Vaccinated against Jesus?
Most of us have been vaccinated against various diseases. Vaccines work by injecting us with something like a weakened form of a disease...
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Jim Etherton
- Aug 1, 2017
- 2 min
Filling the Hole
Do you feel empty? Is there a hole in your life? Do you sometimes feel that there must be more to life than you have experienced so far?...
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Jim Etherton
- Jul 1, 2017
- 2 min
Certainty
There is an old saying that we can only be certain of two things in life – death and taxes. While that is a pessimistic view, we do...
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Jim Etherton
- Jun 1, 2017
- 1 min
Eating Outdoors
In the summer, it is great to spend time outside in the fresh air. And there is something special about eating outdoors. Whether it is...
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Jim Etherton
- May 1, 2017
- 2 min
Is God listening?
When faced with difficult decisions or in times of real trouble or fear, many people will instinctively cry out to God for help. When we...
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Jim Etherton
- Apr 1, 2017
- 2 min
What is good about Good Friday?
Good Friday commemorates the execution of the greatest man who ever lived – resulting from a wrongful conviction at an illegal trial on fals
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Jim Etherton
- Mar 1, 2017
- 2 min
Man does not live by bread only
We have all heard of people who give up cabbage (or something similar) for Lent because they do not like cabbage anyway! Such giving up is
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Jim Etherton
- Feb 1, 2017
- 2 min
Why bother with church?
What do you put on a form if it asks for your religion? Many people will respond “Christian” even if they very rarely, if ever, attend...
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Jim Etherton
- Jan 1, 2017
- 2 min
What’s the best love you've ever known?
Did it run smoothly or were there times of struggle? Was it a personal thing or something you shared with others? Did it fade over time...
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Jim Etherton
- Dec 1, 2016
- 2 min
Christmas
A commercialised Christmas can seem empty and meaningless. So, what is the true meaning of Christmas according to the Bible? The people...
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Jim Etherton
- Nov 1, 2016
- 2 min
Remembrance
Each November we remember those who have died in the service of their country, not only in the World Wars but in numerous conflicts since....
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Jim Etherton
- Oct 1, 2016
- 2 min
A Fruitful Harvest
This has been a good year for the two apple trees in our garden. There are plenty of good-sized fruit. We have fed and watered the trees...
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Jim Etherton
- Sep 1, 2016
- 2 min
A Question of Identity
Identity is important today. We have to prove our identity when travelling overseas, opening a bank account, starting a new job, etc. ...
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Jim Etherton
- Aug 1, 2016
- 2 min
Holiday Season
While writing this I am preparing to go on holiday, although by the time you are reading this I will have returned. As August is peak...
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Jim Etherton
- Jul 1, 2016
- 2 min
A Window on the Gospel
As you have passed the Baptist Church recently, you may have noticed something different. The big arched window above the door has been...
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