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 …
Three reasons you should join community all beginning with the letter…
Guess what? The letter is going to be Q! First up – Quantity. One of the great joys of being part of the Scargill community is the amazing variety of …
All things to all people
I have been reflecting over the last couple of days on St Paul’s words, “I have become all things to all people.” (1 Cor 9 v22) His reason for wanting …
Back through the Wardrobe
This last week the House has been full of young people with their parents as we put on our ‘Back through the Wardrobe 3’, another wonderful opportunity to explore the …
Heart Graffiti
Phil Stone, director of Scargill Movement, talks this week about the graffiti we get on our hearts and what is obscured underneath. Out of interest the other day I was …
It Could Be You
This week Phil discusses community life and what his dream and heart is for Scargill. I am under no illusion having now lived community life for three years that while …
Nine Hundred Bottles
This week Scargill’s Director Phil Stone is thinking about the generous love of God. Those of you who follow the Anglican lectionary will know that today’s gospel reading was The …