Malcolmdrogers
I'm a vicar in the Church of England, married, with three great boys.
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Cross and Resurrection
http://crossandresurrection.blogspot.co.uk/
Talks, sermons and reflection on God, life and the things that really matter.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 397 )
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On the Centenary of the WI, and the 95th Anniversary of the SWFWIs
You are 95 years old. Congratulations. You are looking pretty good for it. As I have read through the history of the WIs, it is quite a story. You have done... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Healing of the Man at the Pool: a Reflection on the Mosaic from S. Apollinar...
John 5.1-18We are beginning a series looking at incidents from the life of Jesus. The incidents which we are choosing are incidents which are portrayed in the... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Monsters in the Dark
John 6.16-21The disciples are in the boat. Jesus is up a mountain.It is dark, the wind is strong and they are struggling.They see a figure walking on the... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Message of Malachi
Malachi means ‘my messenger’ or ‘the Lord’s messenger’. It may well have been the name of the prophet who wrote these words, but it might be someone who wished... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Baptism and the Ring: a Parable
When a person is baptised, whether as an infant or an adult, it is as if God gives to them a ring. It is a ring which tells me that God loves me and that I... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Using Our Wealth Wisely
Luke 16.1-9Jesus, in this story, appears to commend someone who acts dishonestly. But in fact he doesn't commend the manager for his dishonesty - he commends hi... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
When God is at Home in His Church
EPHESIANS 2.11-22This is a complicated passage, and I confess that I have really struggled with it.It is about the unity that Christian believers have when we... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
What Do We Believe About the Trinity?
1. Limitations of language‘If you can understand it, it’s not God’. (Augustine of Hippo) 2. Experience of disciplesa) They knew that there was only one GodHear ... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Gospel is at the Heart of Christian Unity.
A talk given at the Bury St Edmunds Come Together event. Great to be here, together with other brothers and sisters. For the last 1000 years, Christianity has... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
How Can I Know I Really Matter?
1 Samuel 10.1-8 There are two deep desires that many of us have1. We want to know that we are significantWe are told that we are unique and special, that we... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Be Holy, Be Hopeful, Be Humble
2 Peter 3:11-18What sort of lives should we live?I wonder what you will end up doing?Astronaut, lawyer, vicar, retail manager, musician, footballer, engineer,... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Surviving the Pit
Finding Help in the Psalms of LamentThere are times when we are in the pit: it might be clinical depression, but it also might be exhaustion, bereavement,... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Having a Hunger for God
Acts 8:26-40The Ethiopian eunuch is travelling from Jerusalem to the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia. He was a wealthy man. He held a senior post. He was the... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Letting Go of the Treasure.
Luke 18.18-30I have here a hoop. Could you go through it? Now please hold on to this box. It is quite big. You’re not allowed to let go of the box. Can you get... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Three Big Prayers: a Talk for the Parish Service of Rededication
Ephesians1.15-22This is a good passage for an Annual MeetingPaul writes to the Ephesian Christians and he thanks God for their faith and love. Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Call on the Name of Jesus
Acts 4.1-12Peter and John preached a simple message. 2000 years ago God raised Jesus from the dead. That is remarkable, but in itself it is not life changing. I... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Easter Changes Everything
Mark 16.1-8We love the idea of Easter.It is about bunnies, eggs, chickens and chocolate (I have an egg here. With words ‘Death’ and ‘Myself’ painted on it)It... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Simon of Cyrene
Mark 15.21-32Simon was forced to carry the crossWe don’t live in a society where police officers or soldiers routinely order us to do stuff for them.But Simon... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Triumphal Entry: a Talk for Palm Sunday
Mark 11.1-11I’d like to show you an icon of the triumphal entry. This is a Russian icon from the 16th century. It depicts the event we have just read about in... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Praying with the Desert Fathers and Mothers
WHO WERE THE DESERT FATHERS AND MOTHERS?Egyptian monks, although later moved to Palestine. Flourished between 250-407. By 300, there were 10000 monks and 20000... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2015 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY