'Magical,' the 'magic of Christmas,' are words and phrases that are used to describe Christmas. Strange really that a world that wants to get rid of God wants to retain the idea of something being 'other,' something being magical. And it doesn't just crop up at Christmas, there's a fascination for it all year round, … Continue reading There’s no magic to Christmas
Category: Faith
Kingdom Justice
Jesus called us to “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” Traditionally in protestant evangelical theology we have made that personal, very personal – about my righteousness, my standing before God etc.. I've preached and taught it that way in the past, but is that what Jesus really meant at this point - I … Continue reading Kingdom Justice
Kingdom Realities
Jesus inaugurated the kingdom of God - He said, It's near, It's come, It is within you/among you; and what a Kingdom! Totally unlike the kingdoms of this world, a kingdom of righteousness, peace (Shalom), joy in the Holy Spirit. He is both the King and the Kingdom. Everything he said and did exhibited and … Continue reading Kingdom Realities
Rosetta and Clues to Life on Earth
In the last few days we have been captivated by the arrival of the Rosetta space craft at, and the landing of the Philae Lander on, the comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasminko after travelling for 10 years across 300 million miles of space - amazing! Staggering! No wonder there was such jubilation, all that investment and work done … Continue reading Rosetta and Clues to Life on Earth
The Supreme Sacrifice
This weekend saw Acts of Remembrance taking place as we remembered those who gave their lives in the cause of justice and freedom - the right to a fair and just world and to live according to our conscience. We thank God for every man and woman who their sacrificed their lives for ours, and … Continue reading The Supreme Sacrifice
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