How God Became King - 11c A Different Way of Reading the Creed
How God Became King - 11c A Different Way of Reading the Creed
by SPCK - N T Wright
A Different Way of Reading the Creed So what’s the alternative? What ideas might we ‘festoon’ around this magnificent document, doing justice to the fact that those who framed it undoubtedly intended it to illuminate and to be illuminated by the scriptural witness, rather than cl…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 3 - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 3 - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Proper 3 Year C Opening prayer God of yesterday, today and for ever, we thank you for your loving care, protection and strength. As Joseph, once abandoned into slavery, was able with confidence to state that every part of his life was lived according to your will, so we ask that …
glimpses of glory - The Epiphany - Year C
glimpses of glory - The Epiphany - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Epiphany Lord of light and love, let the radiance of your presence be a light to our path and a guide on our journey. Banish from us all deeds of darkness, that we may come into your presence and walk before you as children of light; through him who is the light of the world,…
I put the dark on
I put the dark on
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Based on Psalm 139, a reflection I put the dark on! I could hear my daughter playing with the light-pull in my bedroom. After a few minutes her smiling face peered round the bathroom door as she announced, ‘It’s all right, Mummy,…
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - Creation affirmation
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - Creation affirmation
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Affirmation Creation affirmation We believe in God who created all things. We believe in Jesus through whom all things were created. We believe in the Holy Spirit who works continually to restore creation. Amen.Michaela Youngson
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - For those times
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - For those times
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Based on Psalm 139, a Prayer of Confession For those times . . . God, my Creator, for those times when I have tried to hide my thoughts, words and actions from you: Forgive me and renew your Spirit within me. Continues... Michael…
A canticle of Gods creation
A canticle of Gods creation
by Michaela Youngson
A canticle of God’s creation Isaiah 40.21–31 Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is God who sits above the circle of the earth and its inhabitants are as small as grasshoppers. Who stretches out the heavens…
The Meal Jesus Gave Us - Table manners and table matters - 15