Over the last week, or so, life has been very hectic: We turned Scargill into Narnia which was such good fun, then I was at Lee Abbey speaking on …
A Human Being Fully Alive
In only half an hour I will be sharing fun and eating pancakes with my friends. There will be a great sense of belonging and togetherness. Tomorrow will be Ash …
Sometimes It Takes A Little Weakness
Phil Stone, Director of The Scargill Movement (an intentional community of Christian men and women in North Yorkshire), talks about the fragile nature of community. Community, wherever it is, whether …
Diverse United
This week cheer on Diverse United with Phil Stone the Director of the Scargill Movement as he talks about how through community we can overcome insular boundaries and open ourselves …
Sent From Coventry
This week Phil Stone Director of the Scargill Movement discusses conflict. Last week I was down at Coventry Cathedral attending a conference entitled Faith in Conflict. It was full of …
Seeds That Die Are Seeds That Live
Sadly the towering trees which used to line the long driveway up to Scargill House have had to be cut down. At this melancholy time Scargill’s Director Phil Stone reflects …
Called to bless, called to give life
This week Phil Stone gives us a challenge to bless, to say good things.. We have just finished our Palm Sunday service here in the Chapel at Scargill. Many a sermon …
Empty is life giving
Emptiness does not usually thrill us. An empty fridge for that late night snack frustrates, getting in the car and finding it running on empty is annoying. We like life to …
a one to one with Jesus
This week I’ve been reflecting on Thomas, that well known doubter of the New Testament. I actually have great empathy with Thomas, and I often wonder where he was when …
No forgiveness, no future
Forgiveness is never easy. It’s a process and can take a long time. I hope I’m not the only one who, thinking I’ve forgiven someone magnanimously, wakes up in the …