The goodness, truth, and love of the Christian life Part 2 We see this conflict in the early centuries of the Christian Church: is Christianity a faith for the perfect (or those close to it) or is it a way of life open to all who will put their trust in Christ? We see theContinue reading “The goodness, truth, and love of the Christian life. Part 2”
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It’s because I care
I want to be right! No, you are not listening; I need to scream this in your face: I want to be in the right! I am in the right. I hate making mistakes. No, you’re still not listening I must scream at you again: I hate making mistakes! I have worked, and striven andContinue reading “It’s because I care”
The goodness, truth and love of the Christian life. Part 1
The goodness, truth, and love of the Christian life Part 1 (An article in 4 parts this week exploring the Christian life. Alongside each part is a poem reflecting on some key aspects) Christian faith draws a life of goodness, truth and love within our reach. A life containing nothing tawdry, selfish, substandard or unworthy.Continue reading “The goodness, truth and love of the Christian life. Part 1”
Searching till found
If I could just stretch a little further. My fingertips stroke the prize, but cannot grasp it. Yet it fills my gaze – and fills my heart with delight. But the delight is not fulfilled and so turns to pain: So close and yet so far. Though my heart is still full – if noContinue reading “Searching till found”
Sin and freedom. Part 2
Sin and freedom Part 2 If you don’t like the word “obey” then I agree with you; I don’t like it either, but after many years of trying to avoid this conclusion, I think obedience has to be accepted. The idea of “following” God, or “living in tune with him” seems entirely positive to me,Continue reading “Sin and freedom. Part 2”
Sin and freedom. Part 1
Sin and freedom Part 1 Sin is inescapably tied up with freedom, for until we find a way to deal with sin we are not free, but if we can, then we will be truly free. Modern society exalts freedom as perhaps its highest aim, yet I don’t think it truly understands how freedom works,Continue reading “Sin and freedom. Part 1”
Forgiveness through Christ’s self-giving
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. We strive and strain, and sin. With supreme effort we repent. Inspired, we promise. All in vain. Distressed, we feel guilt and despair. All in vain. Hold us still Lord,Continue reading “Forgiveness through Christ’s self-giving”
It’s time to talk about sin. Part 2
It’s time to talk about sin Part 2 “Sin” has a root meaning of “falling short” or “missing the target” as when an arrow misses the bullseye. So, a focus on sin also means that we have a goal of achieving a life that is true to our principles, and it’s these goals that areContinue reading “It’s time to talk about sin. Part 2”
The only way is forward
Dear Lord, we have made mistakes, which we cannot undo. We have made poor choices, and, in failing to resist pressure, we have not stood by our convictions. We have slipped into temptation, or gladly chosen wrong-doing, only to regret it afterwards. Dear Lord, if we could go back and change those decisions, we wouldContinue reading “The only way is forward”
It’s time to talk about sin. Part 1
(This week’s article is about Sin and Freedom – coming in 4 parts) It’s time to talk about sin Part 1 Secular critics bemoan the way Christians are “obsessed” with sin. “It’s so negative, so pessimistic, so based on guilt”, they say, “time to leave it all behind”. However, my only interest in sin isContinue reading “It’s time to talk about sin. Part 1”
Spiritual Devotion 