Hallelujah!

This is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ. We take the opportunity to have a break from our usual everyday activities and meet with friends and family whom we may not have seen for some time, or at least send them a card with perhaps an update of what we

Fewer walls, more bridges

I’ve always had an appreciation for bridges. I live near the Erskine Bridge, an important and elegant road over the River Clyde to the West of Glasgow which I drive and cycle over (and under) quite regularly. The Bible doesn’t say anything about bridges per se, but it does talk about crossing bodies of water

Anticipation

The story of Jesus’ birth so often told at Christmas time is one which is very well known. Even those who aren’t in any way religious would still most likely be able to tell you at least a few of the things which happened. But there are some lesser known parts of the tale which

Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem

The week began very well indeed. Jesus entered Jerusalem shortly before the Passover festival as a hero. We’re told that as he approached, the people waiting for him laid their coats and palm branches on the road, this was a triumphal entry into the city and they shouted at the tops of their voices: “Hosanna!