Monthly Archives: October 2017

Knocking in Expectation?

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

Lots of children are going to be knocking on doors today in the hope that they will be given treats. I remember one parent telling me how he would only take his children trick or treating to houses that had … Continue reading →

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People are more important than Possessions

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

When thinking about Jesus sending out his 12 disciples, I’ve often focused on what he told them not to take. Reading it again recently in Mark 6, it struck me that there are two things that Jesus made sure that … Continue reading →

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The one about being Ordinary and Amazing at the same time

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

As they listened to the two men who were on trial, the members of the council were amazed. It was fairly obvious from the way they talked that they weren’t professionals but there was something about the way that they … Continue reading →

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You’ve left your Heart at Home

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

As I heard the text message alert on my phone, I thought about stopping but then decided I would read it when I got to my destination which was only a few miles away. On arrival I had a real ‘Oh … Continue reading →

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What are you doing here?

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

I was in town late one evening and I met someone who I know who was on her way to a night out. She walked towards me with a shocked look on her face and said ‘what are you doing … Continue reading →

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If we believe that God is enough why do we feel like we have to be enough as well?

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

If I go into a shop to buy something that costs £10 and I have £10 note then I have enough to pay. There is no need for me to worry about whether I have any extra money because I … Continue reading →

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People are more Important than Projects

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

People really are more important that Projects but is that the reality in church life? Does the church that you are part of view people primarily as a resource for fueling their projects or as children of God who are … Continue reading →

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As I prayed for you, I saw a picture …

Posted on October 1, 2017 by

As I prayed, I saw a picture of a child peering around a door. I felt that I should tell the person I was praying for but I was unsure because it sounded such an odd thing to say and … Continue reading →

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