I went back you know, and it wasn’t scary at all All of the shapes and noises that made me so scared are just trees and birds and squirrels What was there to be scared of? Yet I was scared – more scared than I’d
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The Music of my LifeThe Music of my Life
What score could record the notes of my three score years and ten? What notes could tell the tale of a life lived in many ways? It would begin with one exultant chord of love and then fall almost into silence… a single note, becoming
Luke 24 for Advent – Glory to God in the HighestLuke 24 for Advent – Glory to God in the Highest
We’re here. We stand at the Eve of Christmas and our journey through Luke for Advent reaches its climax. Jesus is alive – God is real! So having heard the story afresh of God’s great rescue plan, we can truly celebrate the Good News that
Luke 23 for Advent – Thorns in the StrawLuke 23 for Advent – Thorns in the Straw
This is horrible! We are almost at the climax of Advent, the great celebration of the Christ Mass is almost here. And we are reading the account of Jesus’ death. It feels wrong. Discordant amidst the carols and the light and the laughter. But this
Luke 22 for Advent – Last thingsLuke 22 for Advent – Last things
So it begins! With last things… The last straw for Judas who tries to force Jesus’ hand. The last supper together with his disciples The last time Jesus got to spend time alone with his Father. The last moments of Jesus’ freedom. The last of
Luke 21 for Advent – Giving EverythingLuke 21 for Advent – Giving Everything
We have just three more chapters after this. The whole of the “passion” – the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection will be told in those three epic chapters. So what are the last things Jesus says before those momentous events? He points to the
Luke 20 for Advent – OppositionLuke 20 for Advent – Opposition
Traps are being set around Jesus. His authority is questioned but he deftly steps straight into the traps set before him and out the other side! Whatever the teachers of the law do, Jesus cannot be touched. His time is near, but not quite yet!
Luke 19 for Advent – A Little Man and a Big EntryLuke 19 for Advent – A Little Man and a Big Entry
We’re nearly there – Jesus is approaching the last days before his death, but he still finds time to stop and rescue a little man who was HATED by everyone (remember what Jesus said about who our neighbour was!) . This Jesus is for outcasts
Luke 18 for Advent – JusticeLuke 18 for Advent – Justice
Justice is a strange word. We like it when it applies to other people but we aren’t so hot when it applies to us. Luke 18 is ALL about Justice. Justice for us as God meets our deepest needs Justice for those who know they