In the familiar carol Away in a Manger, there is a line in the second verse that says, "no crying he makes." This seems to suggest that baby Jesus just doesn't cry, cannot cry. In other words right from the earliest of days, he really wasn't quite like us, he doesn't feel like us, he … Continue reading No Crying He Makes – Really?
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Husband, father, grandad (and loving it), follower, and servant of King Jesus. Pastor and Bible teacher. Love reading (especially theology), enjoy music, love to travel....
Don’t underestimate the importance of the Incarnation
As we approach and go through Christmas (and it's right that we should give it time and truly celebrate), there is the very real danger that we get so used to the story, get so caught up in the tinsel and trimmings and become so familiar with the music and the message, that it passes … Continue reading Don’t underestimate the importance of the Incarnation
What is a Personal Relationship with God?
What is a personal relationship with God? It's not the first time I've been asked the question, but it happened again recently and came from someone who is a believer, which kind of took me by surprise. And yet I suppose it shouldn't take us by surprise, after all God is Spirit and we are … Continue reading What is a Personal Relationship with God?
What’s in a Season?
I grew up in the country, I love seasons, and my what a glorious autumn we have had. As nature has begun slowing down, and begun it's preparation for winter, what colours, contrasts and beauty. No artist can match it. Soon it will be gone and winter will be here. Seasons come and seasons go. … Continue reading What’s in a Season?
My Father’s World
I love seasons, I thank God for seasons, life is made up of seasons. In the last week or so we have seen the change from summer to autumn taking place (whilst borders have had a second lease of life), and this year in England we have been experiencing New England scenes as the natural … Continue reading My Father’s World
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