There is no place where wounds and pains are absent, even in the fellowship of the church. The Gospel enables the wounds to be openings where light breaks through, the pains a common pointer to future wholeness and joy. This is our expectation as we gather in worship tomorrow. Henri Nouwen writes: It belongs to …
Song: Saved My Soul Welcome: Call to Worship Song: Saviour Of The World Prayer Of Confession Song: Jesus Loves Me Affirming our Faith: New City Catechism 46 Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Bible Reading: Luke 18: 18-43 – Jesus’ teachings in response to encounters with the rich young ruler, and a blind …
My exciting life includes buying another pair of my present runners during a 40% off online sale so I can put them in the wardrobe for six months or so until I need them. Besides the (by Grabthar’s Hammer what a) savings I won’t be temped to keep wearing worn down shoes and damage myself. …
Henri Nouwen makes an important distinction about pastoral ministry. A contemplative is able to live fully in the moment, but not be ruled by, and reacting to, the anxiety of that moment. In that he is able to help others to look beyond their present ‘panic-stricken convulsions’ to responses that resonate with the character of …
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