Tag Archives: jesus

The One who raised the Lord Jesus…

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Jared Hay

In these weeks following Easter, with our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, it is easy for us as Christians to rejoice in the victory of Christ over death. He has triumphed over the cosmic enemy of humanity. Yet, as … Continue reading →

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By their fruits you will know them

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Jared Hay

I’m a great fan of an app called ‘Streaks’ which reminds me of several things that I want to do every day, or once a week, or whenever. It reminded me today that I’m scheduled to write a blog. Also … Continue reading →

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What do you think?

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Jared Hay

One of the most exciting moments of my retirement, and of my time as a student of the New Testament, was when Jane and I had the opportunity to visit Ancient Corinth in 2019. This blog contains three of the … Continue reading →

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Grumpy old man

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Jared Hay

Last week I had the privilege of conducting a solemn and reflective service on Good Friday evening, as well as the great joy of preaching about the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day. With all these roller-coaster thoughts of sorrow, … Continue reading →

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Holy Week – a change of perspective

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Jared Hay

In recent years I’ve been conscious of how different Holy Week feels in retirement after thirty years in the Parish. People often said to me at Christmas, ‘This will be your busy time,’ but the number and range of events … Continue reading →

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Life is a taboret

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Jared Hay

Looking back over my life, so far, and pondering on last week’s blog, I’m conscious of how important a place music and songs/hymns have had in my spiritual and emotional development. Even at this point in my life, decades after … Continue reading →

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