Managing Risk?

When I finished my last post I thought I knew where I wanted to take things next. But after a few weeks I was struggling with knowing how to keep things positive whilst addressing the very real issues we will face as the Day of the Lord comes nearer. But even then I didn't think …

Which Way are We Going?

WARNING: THIS IS SO SIMPLE IT MIGHT HURT YOUR BRAIN AND DESTROY YOUR RELIGIOUS MINDSET, IF YOU HAVE ONE! READ WITH CARE........... Every now and then the Holy Spirit can take a verse that is so well-known it is almost tired, and suddenly imbue it with a totally new depth of meaning. Such a moment …

So Then How Shall We Pray?

I love to pray what is commonly called the 'Our Father'. I find great relevance and consolation in it, even in situations such as my girls leaving for school each day. In fact, those are the everyday places that it should be prayed and really comes alive - as opposed to being intoned during a …

Thought for the Day:

Experience supplies painful proof that traditions once called into being are first called useful, then become necessary. At last, they are too often made idols, all must bow down to them or be punished. - J C Ryle, C19th Anglican Bishop  He answered and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God …

A Better Way

Last year, in a fit of enthusiasm for our new dog and the need for exercise for myself, I set off up a nearby hill and got a bit lost! As I scrambled up a particularly steep bit, lungs bursting, legs and back aching, I had something of a God moment and this mediation was …

To The Church Outside The Camp by Alan Richardson

I recently found this article which addresses some of the things I am thinking and praying about the church and says it much more lucidly than I can! I have tried to locate the author to ask permission to re-produce but have been unable to find him. It expresses a depth of thought, a strong …

Monochrome

Midwinter bare Cold, grey, white, black Fog enshrouded Seeping into my soul. Frozen, numb, senseless Passion burnt out Ashes only remain where Embers dully glowing Flickering faint remembrance Of Other Days Of Another State Of Being. Trudging on Ghostlike Faint glimpse A path beneath my feet Snow Strewn Icy tombed   Frozen footsteps of other Sojourners …

Supreme Goodness, Beauty and Joy!

These words, by Catherine of Sienna, spoken out loud slowly as mediation have power. Why not allow them to sink deep into your Spirit and awaken new worship? You are the supreme and infinite Good, good above all good; good which is joyful, incomprehensible, inestimable; beauty exceeding all other beauty; wisdom surpassing all wisdom, because …

On Love

An extract from Thomas A Kempis from The Imitation of Christ, (Book Three) 'On Inward Consolation'. In Chapter Five, he writes 'On the Wonderful Effect of Divine Love'[1]. THE DISCIPLE: Love is a mighty power, a great and complete good; Love alone lightens every burden and makes the rough places smooth. It bears every hardship …

Passion

My passion for Jesus, His Passion for His Bride. My passionate refusal to accept Church as it is, despite the criticism I receive for this. The misunderstanding that often follows me. The anger I sometimes face from believers (usually passive/aggressive 'cos we are all far too enamoured with our own 'perfection' to be honest about …