Abraham – A friend of God and our friend to!
I love Abraham because he is clearly a man of implicit faith and trust in God. He is given the highest accolade of being called “God’s...
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David John Winter
- May 23
- 2 min
Vulnerability! - Lessons from an Abbey by the Sea.
If you have ever visited Whitby, you will know that Whitby Abbey stands on the headland of East Cliff, overlooking the harbour and...
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David John Winter
- Feb 14
- 4 min
Are you an Optimist or a Pessimist?
The Daily Mail ran an article entitled: “Your glass really can become half full” claiming research that “shows how you can train your...
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David John Winter
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
When the game is over it all goes back in the box!
I read an interesting article recently entitled: "When the game is over, it all goes back in the box." The author of the article used...
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David John Winter
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Learning to Listen to Jesus!
The phrase “a familiar friendship with Jesus” is apparently from the pen of Thomas a Kempis who encouraged his hearers to enjoy an...
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David John Winter
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Whatever happened to Worship?
A.W. Tozer is always a challenge! In his book “Whatever Happened to Worship?: A Call to True Worship.”, Tozer observes: “It certainly...
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David John Winter
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
Hearts on Pilgrimage – The Journey of the Heart in pursuit of God!
When Isaiah says in chapter 45:15: “Truly you are a God who hides himself, O God and Saviour of Israel” he implies for us that God is to...
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David John Winter
- Apr 14, 2021
- 1 min
Contemplating the Almighty
Frederick W Faber in his hymn “My God how wonderful Thou art” penned these beautiful words… “Only to sit and think of God, Oh, what a joy...
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David John Winter
- Mar 19, 2021
- 5 min
Anam Cara - Everybody needs a "Soul Friend"!
The ancient Celtic Christian practice of Anam Cara, Gaelic for or soul-friendship, extols the value of deeply personal, spiritual and...
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David John Winter
- Mar 5, 2021
- 1 min
The Rhythm of Life!
I have found great value in following the Celtic order of prayers of “office” as provided through the Northumbria Community. The...
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David John Winter
- Mar 3, 2021
- 1 min
Prayer of Renewal.
Lord, Like Josiah, may I do what is right in the sight of the Lord, walking in the ways of David and not turning aside to the right or to...
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David John Winter
- Jan 22, 2021
- 1 min
Going Deeper
This 28 page booklet is designed to allow you to record what the Holy Spirit has spoken into your heart and mind. This represents a...
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David John Winter
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
Learning to Listen! - Entering into the Presence of God.
Entering into the presence of God is not something we should take lightly. It is not a straightforward thing! Yes, the Bible commands us...
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David John Winter
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
Christmas is not Restricted!
"Gov due to lift restrictions on church services over Christmas." (1) So ran the headlines on Premier Christian Radio's website on Sunday...
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David John Winter
- Oct 27, 2020
- 4 min
Christ's Sufferings and Ours.
In 1 Peter 2:21-25 the Apostle tells us why and to what we have been called. He declares:“To this you were called, because Christ...
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David John Winter
- Sep 23, 2020
- 1 min
Pastor's Blog
Welcome to our website. It's so good to have you visit us and we trust and pray that you will be blessed as you come in and have a look...
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