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Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday 268
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday 268
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
The Things He Carried - 6. The Sins of the World
The Things He Carried - 6. The Sins of the World
by SPCK - Stephen Cottrell
THE THINGS HE CARRIED 6. The Sins of the World He carried the sins of the world. He carried the harsh words that I reserve for those I love most. He carried the bruising resentfulness of my pride. He carried every one of the petty excuses that I use to defend myself. He carried t…
Jesus suffered
Jesus suffered
by Don Stott
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At midnight in a garden
At midnight in a garden
by Avis Palmer
At midnight in a garden A man knelt down to pray; The darkness gathered round him The silence on him lay And joy had turned to sorrow And doubt must have its way, When in a midnight garden The Lord knelt down to pray. At midnight in a garden, Some friends were waiting near To kee…
When The Temple Veil Was Rent (For Christchurch at Easter)
When The Temple Veil Was Rent (For Christchurch at Easter)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn reflects the trauma caused by the devastating earthquake at Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2010 and points to the Easter promise of new life and new opportunities. When the Temple veil was rent and the earth shook violently, people questioned what it meant: Where was the…
Refreshed
Refreshed
by Joy Sykes
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Jesus, his home, his journey, his challenge - Jesus: his home
Jesus, his home, his journey, his challenge - Jesus: his home
by SPCK - David J. Bryan
Jesus: his home Introduction Throughout the Gospels Jesus is identified as Jesus of Nazareth (Mark 1.24). This might seem obvious to us but it is actually very surprising that someone who came to be seen by his followers as the Christ or Messiah should be so closely associated wi…
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 …
Jesus, his home, his journey, his challenge - Jesus challenged at the boundaries