Mark Whittall

It matters how we begin. The gospel, the good news, begins in the wilderness. Great writers know that beginnings matter. Beginnings set...

Many years ago, as part of my training for ordained ministry, I had an internship in the Seychelles Islands. The Seychelles are a cluster...

“Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” This is just totally the wrong time of year to ask that question. I...

“A gospel is a form of strategic story-telling that aims to change your life.”[i] Today we begin the gospel of Matthew. Are you ready to...

My high school English teacher once told me that one of the secrets to great writing is to have a good opening sentence, because it sets...

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near!” Can you see it? Can you see the kingdom of heaven? God’s kingdom. The future God...

Homily: Yr C Advent 3. Dec 13 2015. St. Albans Church Readings: Zephaniah 3.14-20; Is 12.2-6; Phil 4.4-7; Luke 3.7-18 “You brood of...