Even though marking the anniversary of someone’s birth is a bit odd (given that it’s not really their achievement), any reason to remember the legacy of 19th century Presbyterian pastor Robert Murray McCheyne should be welcome, particularly given my earlier post relating to the Church of Scotland. At The Briefing, Sandy Grant offers a short …
Scotty Smith points out that focussing on God’s gracious acceptance and delight in us is one of the best antidotes to complaining and resentfulness. He also points out, that even when we come to the point of view whereby we ourselves become convicted of our unsavoury behaviour toward God; in Christ, God has always been …
Ever tried tickling yourself? It just doesn’t work. Only someone else’s touch will do. You might think the same would be true with lies. Some else has to tell you the lie in order for you to be truly deceived. But it’s not the case. Humans can actually be smart enough to think of a …
May 19 will be observed by part of the Christian church as Pentecost. While the kingdom of God is one body, and has existed in all eras of human history, the pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon the church certainly marks the beginning of our current period of mission and ministry. If one chooses …
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