Is there any recognition, respect or approval that someone can give me that will make me feel valued? Is there anything that I can achieve that will make me feel more valued by, and important to, God? Is there any height of ministry effectiveness that will make me feel like my life was significant? Is there … Continue reading »
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The embracing and incisive call of Christ
Recently I was sitting in a church building that had been officially “decommissioned” by the Church of Scotland for a festive concert. I sat listening to the local school choir sing “Make me a channel of your peace“, with no reference at any point to who the “Your” was in this prayer. Carols were sung to … Continue reading »
The Call
On Sunday 31st October I began a series of sermons on the prophets. I’m calling it Postcards from the Prophets and throughout the series I will seek to understand what these significant moments in the history of Israel have to say to us today. The first one was titled The Call and was looking at the call of Jeremiah. The sermon can … Continue reading »