Malcolmdrogers
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I'm a vicar in the Church of England, married, with three great boys.
MY BLOGS
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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 ( 414 )
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Three Gospel Shaped Values: Truthfulness, Graciousness, f...
Three gospel shaped values: truthfulness, graciousness, faithfulness1 Corinthians15:1-11I’m reading TerryLeahy’s book about his time heading up Tesco. He... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Reflections on Psalm 23
Psalm 23This is the most well known PsalmIt has been set to many musical settings: Crimond, The King of Love, The Lord's my shepherd (Townend), Brother James'... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Talk on the Occasion of Adam and Charlotte Day-Lewin's Wedding
Song of Songs 8:6-7“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm,for love is strong as death, jealousya]"> is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Story of Thomas and Four Egg Shattering Truths
John 20:19-31I'd like to look today at the story of a man called Thomas.And I'd like to illustrate this with an egg (I'm wary of using eggs because when I did a... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Icon of the Harrowing of Hell and 1 Peter 3:18-22
We find this icon of the harrowing (or plundering) of hell on the festival row of the iconostasis. It is the icon that is used on Holy Saturday and traditionall... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Father, into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit.
These are the last words spoken by Jesus on the cross (Luke 23:46). They are the last words spoken by Jesus in his earthly life. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Understanding the Icon for Palm Sunday
This is one of the more accessible icons. It also has profound depth. It tells the story of the day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Talk for Palm Sunday 2013
Luke 19:28-44Many of us are driven by the pursuit for applause. We want our moment in the spot light. We want to be a star – in whatever is our chosen field. Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On the Occasion of Steve and Emma's Wedding Blessing
It is a real joy to share in your extended wedding celebrations. Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to speak.Steve: You must love Emma very much having... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Redefining Marriage
Icon of wedding in Cana The recent vote on the decision to redefine marriage raises a number of serious issues for those Christians who wish to uphold the... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 -
Overcoming the Fear of Death
Posted on 02 February 2013
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Language and Theology
1. THE GIFT OF LANGUAGEFrom an evolutionary perspective language is unnecessary. Animals can reproduce, warn, threaten, urge each other on, be intimate, play,... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 -
Snow in the Bible
SnowHow many references to snow in the Bible? 24How many references in the New Testament?2 - both of them refer to snow as an image of purity: angel at Jesus'... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 -
A Prayer on the Occasion of the Launch of the Victory Ground Project
Father God With great joy we thank you for this site, and for the blessing that it has been to so many people.We thank you for South Lee School, for Bury St... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 -
On the Occasion of Sophie Goodchild's Thanksgiving Service
Isaiah 43:1-7Great joy to celebrate the birth of Sophie. And I’m going to speak to Sophie this morning, because at long last it will be a privilege to be able t... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2013 -
on Jesus' Obedience to His Parents
Luke 2:41-52It is amazing how time flies and these children grow up. It only seems like last week that we were celebrating his birth, and today Jesus is 12! Read more
Posted on 30 December 2012 -
The Three (alternative) Christmas Gifts
At Christmas, we think of the wise men who brought three gifts. I would like to imagine that tomorrow when you have opened all your gifts, you see that there ar... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2012 -
Christmas is All About Penguins
A Crib service 2012WelcomeLight Advent candlesOpening prayerO Little town of Bethlehem[Powerpoint of Christmas card]P: Christmas is all about penguinsL: What... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2012 -
A Christmas Talk: How God Gets Involved
John 1:14-18An address given on the occasion of a mayoral carol service 2012One of the things that this season gives us is the opportunity to gather together an... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 -
on Marriage, Men and Women
Genesis 2:18-25On the occasion of a weddingYou’ve asked for the reading from Genesis which speaks of one of the earliest understandings of the origin of... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2012