Reflections
We have recently returned from a journey to Stockholm, where we attended the third winter conference for ministers, deacons, youth workers and musicians within the Baptist and Methodist churches and the Missionkyrkan (the sister church to the United Reformed Church in Sweden). Together they are taking part in a remarkable journey into the creation of …
‘Human nature stops us from wanting to submit to God, yet, when we lose our lives for Jesus’ sake, there we will fimd life’
‘I find myself wanting to argue that formula writing has its place – a substantial part of the Bible is formula writing’
The poet Thomas Hood thought of November as a dull month with grey skies: “No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds – November!” Thankfully, there are worthier features to commemorate. Throughout the month, and in particular acts of remembrance, we are bidden to grow in appreciation …
The Lord had given me some wonderful promises for the future, but almost ignored me for a very long time. I kept a journal of what God did and what prayers he answered.
‘Thankfully, God created a world full of men and women of mini talents’
‘People come to faith in Jesus, but the church will not allow them to be baptised a second time’
‘I think many Christians misinterpret the Great Commission as The Great Conversion’
