Originally posted on Utumishi Blog:
Jeremiah has got a bit of a bad reputation – of being long (52 chapters), convoluted (not in chronological order) and depressing (‘Jeremiah’ in the dictionary is ‘a dismal prophet, a denouncer of the times’). But I’m really starting to get into Jeremiah, helped by Dale Ralph Davis’ great little…
Author Archives: firebrandnotes
Jesus and Marriage
I was asked to write a blog article recently for the wesbite of the church that I work for but unfortunately the subject I chose upset several people and resulted in attitudes and accusations toward me, amongst others, of being homophobic. The blog article is pasted underneath this one and has subsequently been taken downContinue reading “Jesus and Marriage”
When the Oceans Rise
Glorious Ruins, Bent Glory
I’m reading several books at the moment – this afternoon I’ll be with Dr R T Kendall but this morning I’m hanging out with Dr Dan Allender. I’m having a hard time not stopping, highlighting and tweeting his excellent work in Leading With A Limp Here’s a quote that’s worthy of a blog article allContinue reading “Glorious Ruins, Bent Glory”
Matthew Twenty Two: Two
The kingdom of heaven is like a King Who prepared a wedding banquet for his Son A bit later in this chapter of Matthew’s gospel, a Pharisee approaches Jesus to test Him, not love him. (v36) Try reading Matthew 22: 36-37 like this:
Our Automaticity
I reckon most of us know what I’m talking about when I refer to ‘that’ feeling when you get on the treadmill for the first time since your last gym visit….6 months before. Or when you pick up the dumb-bell you were once lifting and now can barely move – that feeling of being flabbyContinue reading “Our Automaticity”
The Fulham Drama
Four of us went to watch Fulham v Liverpool FC last night. London was squally and freezing cold as we sat in the Hammersmith end wondering if Liverpool were going to continue to challenge for their first League Title since 1989/90.
Lighthouse
A beautiful shot taken by my Dad, Anthony Warwick Franks
#Fbn2 7th Year Anniversary – Blessed By Buoyancy
I thought it would be a good way of marking its 7th anniversary occasion by having a go at the Wordpress Daily Post 1’000 word challenge: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/inspiration-images-1000-words/
Here’s my short entry for the relaxation image:-
Screwtape Letters!
Screwtape Letters!.
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