Often, we build something up so much in our minds, that the experience we want becomes almost unattainable. We romanticise what we think it will be like and we think “If I can just do this one thing or tick this one experience off my bucket list, then I will be able to feel a sense of fulfilment that I wouldn’t necessarily have had otherwise”.

The recent revival of the reunion tour is tapping into something inside each of us. A longing for a better time, or a different time and a search for something that will endure. A time when our lives perhaps looked and felt different. Or maybe a time when we were free of certain cares or responsibilities.

The coronation of the King was a momentous occasion. It showed us that the traditions of the monarchy still carry a great deal of meaning for so many. The ceremony itself was incredibly rich in imagery. Apart from the actual moment of crowning, there were two moments of the ceremony that moved me but for two different reasons.

As I followed the paths of Paul and saw the places where he ministered in Corinth, Athens, Berea, Thessaloniki, Philippi, Troas, Assos and Ephesus I have been struck at the call for each of us to continue on in this work of sharing the gospel with those around us.

Socrates once said, “wisdom begins with wonder.” It is no wonder then, why the ancient temples were designed in such a way as to fill you with a sense of wonder. The great tragedy of Delphi is however, that wisdom was never truly found and the practices at Delphi were often filled with corruption. This is a far cry from how God’s word speaks of wisdom.

None of us can escape death. Death can come suddenly and unexpectedly. When we lose loved ones, we don’t want to let them go. Angus reflects on the hope given to us in Jesus as he travels through Athens and Corinth.

I love Easter. It is one of my favourite times of the year. It is autumn. It is starting to cool down. The leaves are turning. The firepit comes out again. It is a significant time. In fact, Easter is even more significant than Christmas. Why?

When you sit down for a meal with people, it doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, or where you are from. Around the table we are all equal.

What does a search for 1300 pieces of the Millenium Falcon Lego set have to do with faith? Read on and find out.