Testing – Matthew 4.1-11
This week we see Jesus taking some time out to prepare for the mission that is His purpose for being on this Earth. Unsurprisingly, Jesus hits some bumps in the road in the form of...
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Baptism – Matthew 3
The first thing we see Jesus do as an adult in Matthew’s Gospel is to come before his Father and be baptised. There seems to be something foundational about making a public statement of our...
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Be Bold Be Strong – Matthew 1.18-25
Integrity runs through our reading from Matthew this week. Joseph is determined to deal with what at first sight seems to be a catastrophic situation with the heart of God as his lead. When we...
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Do Not be Afraid – Matthew 1.18-25
Integrity runs through our reading from Matthew this week. Joseph is determined to deal with what at first sight seems to be a catastrophic situation with the heart of God as his lead. When we...
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Matthew Begins – Matthew 1.1-17
I was updating up my family tree over the Christmas break and in doing so I was reminded of my origins. Where we come from has always been important to humans and these days we...
What’s The Least I have To Do?
Luke 3:7-18 I was sitting in the Church service last Sunday and as we were encouraged to look outwards, the word ‘Birthing’ came to mind. It could have been the cheese that I ate the...
VIP – The Journey
What do you pack for a journey? For me, the first thing I grab is that black bag you may see me carrying around. Inside is everything I would want to have to hand. My...
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What Is Your Gift?
My Saturday nights have been invaded by glitter and ballroom recently. Outvoted three to one, I have to surrender to the fact that Strictly Come Dancing will be part of my life. All the stars...
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Church – Thyatira – Follow Jesus Not The World
Revelation 2: 18-29 “I know that there is pain, but you hold on for one more day and break free the chains…” A 1990s classic song brings those words of wisdom into my mind as...
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Church – Pergamum – A New Name
Giant man-bats with blue skin were the astonishing sights witnessed by John Herschel, an eminent British astronomer, when, in 1835, he pointed a powerful telescope towards the Moon. That was the news digested by the...