Nothing to say

I want to blog, but I have nothing to say. When you think about it, that's a rather strange phenomenon. Why would I want to blog then? Dave offers this link, which probably isn't pertinent. It certainly wouldn't reflect the experience of anyone around here... it would appear I am a lone blog*, crying in the wilderness? (But what am I calling people to prepare for?)

”...nothing to say” is actually why I've fairly consistently resisted giving any kind of extended talk at churches. Not to suggest church leaders have been beating down my door, exactly, more the odd comments of friends, particularly those who have occasioned the pulpit themselves. Nothing to say is actually the simplified version, soundbite for the masses. More to the point, there is something germinating but it hasn't grown yet. Perhaps it is gestating underground, or there is the merest hint of a shoot. Don't start trying to pick fruit from it yet, let it grow to maturity.

That being said, I will be talking this coming Sunday at church. Both Bronwyn and I will be giving a five minute talk, telling each of our stories of our journey with God through our lives. We're doing this following normal local practice, as we officially become members of our local church after attending there fore about ten months. Neither of us has ever actually officially become a “member” of a church before, different congregations handling these things differently. In any case, this is our statement of committment to this little community we've become a part of over the last year. We're pleased to be here. And if you're in orbit of south west London, feel free to come along on Sunday and hear us!

Anyway, what's led to all this free time to spin my mental wheels? Bronwyn and I attend a weekly home group linked to the church on a Tuesday night. As we were just on our way up the hill we got a call to say that as basically no-one else could make it tonight, the group was, shall we say, holding individually-directed sessions at locations of our own choosing. Our home group is usually focussed around reading and discussing the bible, and thinking about what it might mean in our lives today. We talk about issues that have come up for us in the week, and we pray for each other. It's a good group. As happens occasionally, our group leaders are likely to soon be moving up north, and we're all considering what we're going to do. The group is likely to be dissolved into other groups that are already running. Probably the right decision, but makes it all as much an end as just a transition. When you do go, we'll miss you Chris and Carolyn.