In Matthew 9, Jesus has a bunch of finger-pointing guys come up to Him and demand an explanation for His disciples not fasting while the disciples of John were. (Matthew 9:15) Jesus’ response was surprising because He pointed immediately to the issue of His forthcoming absence as being the fitting time for His disciples toContinue reading “Global Bridegroom Fast”
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Ancient Skies
The Greek word for ‘creation’ is ‘poema’, the root word for poem. If you look at the sky on a crisp, clear night and begin counting the countless twinkling stars; or if you feel the fading warmth of a day’s heat on your face as you watch the sun dip under the dusty horizon ofContinue reading “Ancient Skies”
Divine Mitosis
When the Bible shows us Jesus praying, it’s a big deal. When the Bible gives us a whole chapter of Jesus praying, this is an even bigger deal. I think we all struggle with prayer to some extent and at different points in our lives. Feelings can rise up in us like: “But I’d reallyContinue reading “Divine Mitosis”
All Is Grace
I have recently revisited this blog because I shared on the theme of ‘Grace’ this last Sunday. It’s a timeless bedrock of all we are as believers so hope it helps and encourages you to ‘drink deeply’ from the Fountain of grace.
“The Heavenlies” – A Peretti Pastiche (Part 1 of 2)
One There was an unusual air of excitement in the city of Exeter that hot summer’s evening as the University students began to flood into the local pubs, bars, and Off Licences. In fact, it wasn’t quite evening, still late afternoon, and already the streets were seething with young revellers following the recent culmination ofContinue reading ““The Heavenlies” – A Peretti Pastiche (Part 1 of 2)”
Paignton Paparazzi
Last week-end I went out kayaking in the glorious October summer sun with a friend. It’s called the English Riviera down here for a reason – when the weather is like this it’s like being on the Continent: warmer temps, sparkling ocean, thousands of tourists, flip-flops galore and occasionally decent surf. I was thinking I’dContinue reading “Paignton Paparazzi”
John 21 – (Hoofing) Fish, Beach-Fires and Worship #2
I’m typing this post with fingers that still have the faint whiff of mackerel – despite several washings – reminding me that yesterday I was pulling fish out of the sea, left right and centre. The annual Forged in the Fire Fishing Trip was very cool and being at sea for 10 hours filled my mind withContinue reading “John 21 – (Hoofing) Fish, Beach-Fires and Worship #2”
Let’s Remember Them
Living as a Christian in 21st Century England is easy. It might not always feel easy, but it really is. There are no laws prohibiting Bible reading or praying to Jesus or talking about Him in public places. There aren’t any government-sent army soldiers knocking on the door of your life-group to demand youContinue reading “Let’s Remember Them”
Go And Make 2010 Happen
Jeremiah 33:3 – ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ One of the things I regularly think about is the future. It might be a future week, a future year or even a future decade. It might be that I’m thinking about a significantContinue reading “Go And Make 2010 Happen”
Ginger beards and shell-suits
The other day I was running along a canal near to where I live in Bradford and I was praying as I started picking up speed. As I was running this particular day, a young chap with a bright ginger beard, a caring face and a full-length shell-suit caught my heightenedContinue reading “Ginger beards and shell-suits”
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