Tea and Gratitude
Recently I opened my mailbox to find, surprise, surprise, a gift package. I opened it and inside were two tea mugs. Imagine my surprise when I read the little card in the box, and saw who and what it was from! The gift in
Who is this child?
For our Christmas service I preached on, yes, you guessed it, Christ, and more specifically on 'Who is this child, why, and so what?' In other words, what is so special about this child? Others would say 'Who is Jesus?', 'What is the identity of this baby?'. No matter! The question is the same, fundamental to existence.
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abba house, faith, preachingAs if we were there.
I am still troubled by it. Every time I reread the story of Christ's passion, I continue to be troubled by it. After twenty years of living in Christ, of constant and regular reading of the Bible, I am still unable to read the story of Jesus' crucifixion without being deeply moved by it. Never
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evangelization, faith, thoughtsEcclesia 3 a & b – 'Missio Dei' – the mission of the church
Third topic (in two messages) in our series on The Church. Enjoy! ECCLESIA 3 – 'Missio Dei' The Mission of the Church (Part 1) Click to listen ECCLESIA 3 'Missio Dei' The Mission of the Church (Part 2) Click to listen
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abba house, faith, preachingLove Deficit – The Cure
There is a powerful weapon in the mouths of the sheep, wielded with dexterity and delight by some, and that is the accusation that there is no love in their church. Some unfortunate pastors live in an emotional whirlwind and never stop feeling guilty at any mention, oh the horror, of a lack of love. Mary Rearick Paul, Pastor and
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faith, general'Despite great opposition'
Some time ago, I was watching a Christian leader talk about a bold project he was preparing. His interlocutor congratulated him and offered strong encouragement, and concluded the conversation by expressing the hope that this leader would not find himself facing virulent opposition. And then I thought to myself
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