Author Archives: St Patrick's Church

“How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of God because of you?” – 1 Thessalonians 3.9 From Dave Atkinson: Another lockdown and more sadness, isolation, pressure and frustration. The need to be cheered up with good news is as vital now as anytimeContinue reading “The joy of encouragement”

‘The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.’ – Romans 5.20-21 From Sam Lomas: I think many of us are having to deal withContinue reading “Hands, Face, Space… GRACE”

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.” Matthew 6.6 From David King Reasonably regularly you might hear someone say, “Of course the Bible is full of contradictions and inconsistencies.” As a Christian, this can leave us feeling a bit uncertain, lacking in confidenceContinue reading “Inconsistent?”

 ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’ – Proverbs 3.5-6 From Toni Clark: When I drive up to my parents in North Lincolnshire, I always know when I’m nearly there when I getContinue reading “Ermine Street”

‘For this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you as an example, so that you should follow in his steps.’ – 1 Peter 2:21 From James Griffin: 2021 is upon us …. Hurrah! We’ve been told that by the end of 2021 we can broadly expect life to return toContinue reading “Back to Normal”

‘He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”‘ – Revelation 21.5 By Martin Hayward I won’t wish you “a Happy New Year” since I’ve never understood why people think our circumstances might change just because we turn the page on a calendar. I do get it, though, that this seasonContinue reading “Happy times ahead”

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” – John 1.14 From Dave Atkinson: I don’t “do” New Year resolutions. It is also rare for me to journal personal reflectionsContinue reading “New Year”

 ‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ – John 10; 10b By Martin Hayward If you’re like the average family in this week after Christmas your house will probably be filled with an excess of torn wrapping paper waiting for the recycle bin, scraps of leftovers that willContinue reading “The Christmas gift that keeps on giving”

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” Luke 19.10 From David King To bless you this Christmas: Happy Christmas – may you know the Saviour’s healing, forgiveness and joy this Christmas

‘But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”’ – Luke 2.10 From Toni Clark: Have you ever been in a scary situation? I’m not a great flyer. A few years ago, I was flying to Belfast, the flight wasContinue reading “Shepherds”