On Friday, Tricia and I will be flying up to Berlin, Germany to perform at a concert with Norm Strauss and Isabel Ment. Berlin became a second home to me between 1998 and 2006 and I have always enjoyed playing…Read more
May 8 2016
May 2 2016
Songs of Resistance and Comfort
I recently saw a flurry of activity on Facebook regarding a conversation between Bono and Eugene Peterson, on the subject of songs. Thinking about that, I remembered Fugitive Music in the UK, who produced a great album of original worship…Read more
Apr 10 2016
UK April Tour Begins This Week
Tricia and I will be touring the UK from 12th to 24th, with a series of concerts featuring our newest material, classic songs and conversation, in "An Evening with Noel & Tricia Richards". We start in the North East of…Read more
Apr 4 2016
Encouragement is so important.
I thought it would be an idea to write and share something really important. We all like to be encouraged and thrive when we receive appreciation. I have really been encouraged by the overwhelming messages of support for 'Our New…Read more
Apr 1 2016
My New Venture
Having lived in Mallorca, Spain for almost 6 years, I am delighted to announce that visitors to the island will be able to visit my new wine shop. As well as regular wine tastings and excellent wines for sale, I…Read more
Mar 26 2016
Acoustic version of ' You Laid Aside Your Majesty'
James Hargreaves Band from Darlington sent me this version of 'You Laid Aside Your Majesty', which they recorded for Easter. Click on the image to play. A really nice version with the voices blending well. To listen to more of…Read more
Mar 26 2016
Easter Songs
Over the years we have written many songs which have an Easter theme. We have uploaded six of them to the website, so that you can stream them and be reminded of our timeless hope. Yesterday Frederick Buechner posted these…Read more
Mar 23 2016
Commissioning BBC One's 'The Battle for Christianity'
BBC TV's The Battle for Christianity examines the reasons behind a rise in popularity in Christianity in the UK in a documentary which shows how confident, assertive faith is replacing traditional churches in the UK. BBC Head of Religion &…
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Mar 21 2016
In Love with Donald Trump
This is a very thought provoking article which seeks to explain why Evangelical Christians in the USA are prepared to support Donald Trump. Challenging and disturbing.
I have posted the article in full but you can also read it on…Read more
I have posted the article in full but you can also read it on…Read more
Mar 17 2016
New Video
Mar 14 2016
Vintage Guitar
Some people buy and sell their guitars with great frequency. I have had a number of different ones over the years. However, one that I will never part with is my Martin 00028. I bought this guitar at Christmas 1976…Read more
Mar 13 2016
Holy Joke?
Fred Buechner always has a fresh way of looking at spirituality. I have always liked to hear those who offer a different perspective.
Fred Buechner writes:
Fred Buechner writes:
"I suspect that Jesus spoke many of his parables as a kind of sad…
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