“Preach the gospel at all times; when necessary, use words” is one of those sentimental woolly headed pieces of nicety that sounds fine until you realise that it doesn’t really mean a thing. Well, not a true thing anyway. It’s right up there with such classics as “Give someone your phone number; when necessary use …
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post that referred to plans by the Australian Presbyterian Church to conduct a rally in Sydney in September to mark the 450th anniversary of the Scottish Reformation. At G.A. Junkie Steve Salyards considers the subject of Scotland’s efforts to marginalise the occasion along with plans for a …
As you celebrate Jenny Geddes’ Day, remember, none of us are perfect. Some days I’m the one hurling the stool at practices that needlessly interpose themselves between people and Jesus. Other days the stool is being hurled at me. Because my heart is a factory for idols; because I’d like it if everyone was happy; …
Yesterday I wrote that July 23 is the anniversary of the date in 1637 when Jenny Geddes staged a memorable protest at the use of the Book of Common Prayer in St. Giles’ Cathedral. I think Friday should be celebrated as Jenny Geddes Day. It would be wrong to think that in hurling her stool …
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