Have you ever met a dragon? I don’t suppose you have. At least, you probably don’t remember it. Meeting a dragon is a singularly unforgettable experience, if the dragon allows you to remember it. The day I met a dragon began, as many of my days do, with a…

Using the Lord’s Prayer to help us understand prayer — Prayer is for everyone. Anyone can pray at any time. Here, we are focusing on the Lord’s Prayer as it is found in Luke’s gospel. Millions of people around the world pray the Lord’s Prayer every day. The part of the Bible we are thinking about is below. …

It seems likely. — The recent UK Census has revealed a 6.3% increase in population over the last decade. The increase has been widely attributed to the UK Prime Minister’s personal actions. Mr Johnson has frequently been asked how many children he has. Never before has he been able to give an unequivocal answer. …

An unexpected encounter — I went to Pride for the first time the other day. I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was in a major city, so there were large crowds of people in the parade. There were people with painted faces, rainbow flags on their cheeks. One man’s entire face was a…

Rethink your Medium Audience — I’ve been writing on Medium for four months now. I enjoy writing here. Recently, however, it has occurred to me to wonder who I am writing for once again. When I first set out I was writing for readers. I wanted to engage people who might be interested in my…

Church of England response disappoints with lack of solidarity — I had been hoping homophobia in the Church of England was on the decline. This week I found out I was wrong. The ongoing Living in Love and Faith discernment process, which could lead to doctrinal change in LGBTQ matters in the Church of England, will in September release a…

A Sonnet — Snows of winter lie heavy on the ground, in this desert of ice, a lifeless land. The steps you tread make nearly no sound as you approach, a lonely pilgrim, and bear the shield of Faith and sword of Spirit. Keep walking like the fantasy Lion The snows will melt with holy fire lit, though you’re weary…

and other poor excuses for not submitting — Dear Mrs Masters, We are writing to inform you that we suspect Jonny has been sending us counterfeit notes pertaining to be from you explaining his lack of Medium articles in the past week. Here is the latest: Dear Medium, I am writing to apologise. Jonny cannot hand his Medium…