Ah, the joy of having a new baby around the place on a regular basis again. It reminds you of a lot that can easily be forgotten. He sits at our dinner table. He is present during our interactions. He is there while we go through our routines, simple or complex. And he watches. And …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 51 Q & A 195 Q What do we pray for in the sixth petition? A In the sixth petition (which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil), acknowledging, that the most wise, righteous, and gracious God, for various holy and just ends, may …
Superbly written and evocative Advent themed reflection on a theme from Zephaniah by author Marilyn Robinson. Read the whole thing here, but this is the concluding half. The prophets tell us that we are contained in an ethical cosmos. Choices have consequences. These are not, in the overwhelming majority of cases, choices we make as …
Remember folk, Jesus and the apostles are not recorded as wishing anyone a ‘Merry Christmas’. It’s not an essential according to the Bible. So if someone greets you with one of the seasonal variations, don’t feel constrained to correct their sin of omission or commission. They’ve taken the time to greet you, so cheerily greet …
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