To celebrate life together, to be together in community, to simply enjoy the beauty of creation,the love of people, and the goodness of God—these seem faraway ideals.There seem to be a mountain of obstacles preventing people from being where their … [Continue reading]
A Father’s Blessings and Curses; Blog Through the Bible Project
Genesis 49Close to death, Jacob pronounces on each of his sons a blessing that, reflecting something of their past actions tells how their descenants will prosper in the future.Jacob Blesses His Sons 1 Then Jacob called for his sons and … [Continue reading]
A Father’s Blessings and Curses; Blog Through the Bible Project
Genesis 49 Close to death, Jacob pronounces on each of his sons a blessing that, reflecting something of their past actions tells how their descenants will prosper in the future. Jacob Blesses His Sons 1 Then Jacob called for his sons and said: … [Continue reading]
The Faith of Children or Adventures in Bringing up Christian children.
Irene at 4 in Swtizerland, thanking God for the waterfall and Zoe behind her.Once, when we were travelling in Switzerland with Irene aged 4, she needed the loo in a mall. A lady left, and held the door open for her, and she entered, omitting the 25 … [Continue reading]
Who is the Word of God For? Beth Moore. Thought for the Day
Alpha, Omega, Marie SerrarisThe words of God are not primarily for seminaries, dissertations, and theological treatments. They are primarily for everyday living on the third rock from the sun. The words of God are for people who run late to work, hop … [Continue reading]
Ravenna, Bologna, Verona
Ravenna Mosaics, Ravenna Boris Johnson, in one of his sensible pronouncements, said it is cheaper to fly to Italy than to fill up your car with petrol. So indeed it is. We will be flying to Ravenna, Bologna and Verona … [Continue reading]
The Parable of Those who Reject Multiple Chances. Blog Through the Bible Project
The Pharisees believed that he told this story about them, but it wasn't just about them, it was also about us. God gives us chance, after chance, after chance. Paul asks, Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and … [Continue reading]
The Parable of Those who Reject Multiple Chances. Blog Through the Bible Project
The Pharisees believed that he told this story about them, but it wasn't just about them, it was also about us. God gives us chance, after chance, after chance. Paul asks, Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, … [Continue reading]
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