Traditionally pride has been considered the basic form of sin. According to Theophylact, an 11th century theologian, pride is “the
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Let’s value senior adults
Let’s recognise that senior adults have as much worth as people at any other stage of life. Julia Neuberger, the
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The challenge all churches face is not just to attract worshippers, but to keep worshippers. How do we keep, and
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Compassion, it has been said, is “the cardinal virtue of the Christian pastoral tradition”. Christian pastors by definition are compassionate
Continue readingMy Experience of Easter in Lebanon
Some might wonder whether an eight-day visit to Lebanon provides sufficient basis for reflection. However, this was actually my third
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After a recent eight day visit to Lebanon the following impressions and reflections come to mind:- LEBANON IS A POWDER
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Just this week I finished reading Walking Home From Mongolia: Ten Million Steps Through China From the Gobi Desert to
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For the last four weeks the dining room table has been full of retirement cards. But now is the time
Continue readingTough Times Demand Easter Faith
In this season of Easter let’s remind ourselves that faith in the God of resurrection impacts not just the future,
Continue readingForgiveness Beyond Measure
The first ‘word’ of the seven so-called ‘words’ of Jesus from the cross is the most extraordinary: “Father, forgive them;
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