You may or may not know, that Genesis 1 displays an incredible literary intent. It’s way more than just a hastily written chapter on creation. But every word, every phrase, every repetition is deliberate.
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Folks, I’ve been so invigorated and challenged by some of the reading I’ve been doing on the Sabbath. And I have two quotes to share… really just to get you thinking … pondering …. responding.
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Leslie Newbiggin – a retired missionary and Anglican priest - wrote that the church is called to be a “sign, taste and fore-herald of the Kingdom of God.”
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Last Thursday was Ascension Day… the day Christians remember Jesus ascending into Heaven. And unless you’re from a particularly liturgical background, it probably didn’t feature highly on your radar!
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I came across this quote this morning. It's from a guy called Anselm (C11th AD)....he became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1093. So he's old!
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I was having lunch with someone yesterday and we got to talking about how faith isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. That actually, what happens in the here and now, today, tomorrow and the day after, is all part of how God grows us.
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Last Sunday we thought about Tabitha in Acts 9. I’ve continued reflecting on the story this week. Particularly, why the Christians in Joppa sent for the apostle Peter. Luke (who wrote Acts) doesn’t actually tell us…
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It’s International Women’s Day today. So in that spirit… Today, I am thankful for Mary…who allowed her world to be shaken as she obediently carried the Saviour of the world.
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We all like a good grumble don’t we?
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In my prayer time this morning I was reminded of this song. It struck me how fitting it is for our current series, Paraclesis.
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Just about ten years ago our lives intersected with Frank and Brian - 2 elderly gentlemen at the Brethren Assembly. It was a God-ordained crossing of paths.
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Last Sunday we paused briefly to consider how we step on into the New Year…how we go from 2017 to 2018, as followers of Jesus who want to grow.
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