Psalm 19 - the glory of |God
Psalm 19 - the glory of |God
by Colin Smith
This reflection/commentary is a very personal Psalm attributed to David who seeks to lift our Spirits. It is suitable as a short talk or sermon (1315 words) It strongly emphasises the beauty of the natural world. and Gods faithfulness, God's Laws are also seen as beautiful and s
Barefoot Prayers - Week 3 - Occasions
Barefoot Prayers - Week 3 - Occasions
by SPCK - Stephen Cherry
Week 3 OCCASIONS Prayer is often connected to occasions, whether they are special occasions or rites of passage. There is a deep intuition behind this and it helps us to find direction and draw the whole of ourselves – mind, body and spirit – into the moments, hours and days that
Barefoot Prayers - Week 4 - Puzzles
Barefoot Prayers - Week 4 - Puzzles
by SPCK - Stephen Cherry
Week 4 Puzzles Life raises questions. It creates predicaments. It leads to situations that are not easily resolved and conflicts that refuse to be reconciled. Life is full of puzzles: and our prayer should embrace and hold some of the puzzles that we experience...
Barefoot Prayers - Week 1 - Gatherings
Barefoot Prayers - Week 1 - Gatherings
by SPCK - Stephen Cherry
Week 1 GATHERINGS This collection begins on the Sunday before Lent. Lent is itself a season of preparation, but even preparation can benefit from preparation. Shrove Tuesday is the focus of this, and can helpfully take the form of a day of clearing out and carnival. It begins on
Barefoot Prayers - Barefoot praying
Barefoot Prayers - Barefoot praying
by SPCK - Stephen Cherry
An introduction in three parts Barefoot praying Prayer is what happens when humility meets grace, or rather, when humility is met by grace. People today shy away from the virtue of humility for fear that to get close to it will make them weak in the face of hostile others, or in
Barefoot Prayers - Thanks