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Psalms for Everyone - How to Stand Tall-II
Psalms for Everyone - How to Stand Tall-II
by SPCK - John Goldingay
How to Stand Tall-II Psalm 54 I found myself thinking and talking about Martin Luther King Jr. again yesterday (see the comment on Psalm 52), the day set for the dedication of his memorial and the anniversary of his “I Have a Dream” speech. It fit neatly with the Scriptures that …
Simply Good News - Saving the World
Simply Good News - Saving the World
by SPCK - N T Wright
Saving the World But how does the good news of the death and resurrection of Jesus and the good news that this was for our sins and in accordance with the scriptures turn out to be the good news of the new creation? How are these things joined together? The answer is simple – and…
Simply Good News - The Back Story
Simply Good News - The Back Story
by SPCK - N T Wright
2 part c The Back Story In particular, Paul was saying that they didn’t need the old gods any more. At this point he was presenting to the world an essentially Jewish message. The Jewish people cherished their ancient scriptures, in which, across many centuries, prophets, scribes…
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 77:3, 6
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 77:3, 6
by SPCK - James Jones
Psalm 77:3, 6 The walk with God is seldom straight or level. There are dales and vales. The route through them is not always according to God’s mapping. We travel badly sometimes because of our poor sense of moral direction. These journeyings, occasionally with tears, are neverth…
Letters by a MODERN MYSTIC - The letters 12 October 1930
Letters by a MODERN MYSTIC - The letters 12 October 1930
by SPCK - Frank C Laubach
The Letters 12 OCTOBER 1930 How I wish, wish, wish that a dozen or more persons who are trying the experiment of holding God endlessly in mind would all write their experiences so that each would know what the other was finding as a result! The results, I think, would astound the…
Where would we be?
Where would we be?
by John Birch
An inspirational prayer touching on where we would be without God in our lives Where would we be without your light? Losing our way in darkness. Where would we be without your peace? Caught up in this world's wisdom.... Image suitable for use in a PowerPoint slide (see below) Pow…
New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem
by Andrew T Murphy
Seen alongside William Blake's original poem, this is a reworking for Christian congregations, using the same tune (by Parry). Suitable especially for occasions where 'Jerusalem' is requested but the words of the original are not relevant. The first verse deals with the mystery…
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Apostle as Nurse
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Apostle as Nurse
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
The Apostle as Nurse (Deuteronomy 32: 1- 34: 12) In chapter 2, Paul again ties the experience of persecution to believers’ identity in God and Christ. Paul recounts his and his companions’ struggles in Philippi and quickly asserts that it did not hinder their mission to the Thess…
LWPT Meditations - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A