DC’s The Flash #194 featured a couple of final appearances. Artists Ross Andru and Mike Esposito would conclude their run as the feature’s second art team. More notably Barry Allen’s trademark civilian attire feature of a bow tie will give way to a neck tie next issue. (He can’t go tieless – this is DC, …

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It is common enough to equate preaching that challenges people to be thought ‘prophetic’ (and preaching that encourages people to be thought ‘pastoral’). But prophetic proclamation is not a heralding of people’s need to improve their behaviour (nor is pastoral exhortation assuring people that they’re doing okay). Prophetic preaching is an invitation to turn and …

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The second round of larb chicken salad featured some toasted almonds for added crunch and adjustments to the dressing – less fish sauce and some sweet chili and sriracha added. We still need to introduce fresh chili to the recipe.

A sound understanding of what the Gospel is forms a reliable foundation for understanding the form and nature of preaching. With true Gospel the focus is on God, the implications of which are the basis of human response. Gospel is not a set of ideas, a precious something tucked into our hearts, a decision we …

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