The use of language in preaching does more than convey information, it helps bring to heard and mind the emotions that the information should evoke. The words, images, and stories used should help disciples of Jesus resonate with their memories of past experiences of God’s grace in their lives. Remembrancers stir the affections not with …

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Song: No Other Name Welcome: Call to Worship Song: This Is Amazing Grace Prayer Of Confession Song: Spirit Of God, Unseen As The Wind Affirming our Faith: New City Catechism 23 Song: Unto God Be Praise And Honour Bible Reading: Luke 4: 31-44 – Jesus heals many in Capernaum, casts out demons, and teaches with …

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My John Knox theologian statue from Missional Wear arrived. Knox was not so much a theologian as a pastor. A working-class theologian as it were. I was glad to have backed the creation of this statue because Knox seems neglected among those who have contributed to our theological heritage.