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Eye of the Storm

“Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.” (Mark 11:11) Hi Fighter, We are about to begin ‘Holy Week’ – the week leading up to Easter – where we remember both the death and the resurrection […]

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Freedom for Palestine

Enemies of the Empire

“[Jesus] called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Into the Maelstrom

“And the Spirit immediately drove [Jesus] out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.” (Mark 1:12-13) Hi Fighter, We are now officially in the season of Lent. You’ll be forgiven if you don’t know what that means.

About Father Dave Smith

Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Passing the Mantle

The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.” Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” But

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Vale, dear Elias

“Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God. “But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Transitions

“As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.” (Mark 1:16-18) Hi Fighter, William Bridges’ book, “Transitions”, made

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Speak to me, God. I’m listening.

“Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”, (1 Samuel 3:10) Hi Fighter, We’re at the beginning of a new year – that time when we reflect on where we are going and think about alternative pathways. Perhaps that’s why our Bible

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Happy Epiphany 2024

“In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,” (Matthew 2:1) Hi Fighter, This Saturday is the Feast of the Epiphany when we remember the mysterious characters ‘from the East’ who came to visit Jesus in his infancy. It’s my favourite ‘Holy Day’ of the Christian year. Don’t get

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Comfort my People.

“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God” (Isaiah 40:1) Hi Fighter, I had the great privilege this week of being the guest ‘Voice in the Wilderness’ on my favourite weekly podcast – Pulpit Fiction. Unless you’re a seasoned preacher or a Bible geek (like me) you probably don’t tune in each week to hear Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Rend the Heavens and come down!

“Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!”  (Isaiah 64:1) Hi Fighter, Happy New Year. In the church’s official calendar, this Sunday is the beginning of the New Year. We start a new series of Bible readings, and parish clergy change their outfits and the décor

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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