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Prayer: Sometimes the things we
Prayer: Sometimes the things we
by Andrew Pratt
Prayer: Sometimes the things we Sometimes the things we face undermine our resolve and destroy our confidence. Problems tower above us and we see no way to overcome them. When these things happen, as they have, and probably will again, give us, O God, humility and simplicity. Con…
Prophets challenge words and actions
Prophets challenge words and actions
by Andrew Pratt
Prophets challenge words and actions, things we do and things say, lift the veil and prompt the conscience, show our deeds the light of day. Verses 2-3 follow Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 19/1/2014 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk. Please include any re…
We have no licence through our faith
We have no licence through our faith
by Andrew Pratt
We have no licence through our faith to carve a way of wrong, yet Christ has loved beyond the law, brought freedom to our song. In foolishness we build again the walls that Christ broke down, no human law is needed now for judgement wears no frown. Verses 3-5 Follow Tune: ABRIDGE…
The Spirit of God is both humble and gentle
The Spirit of God is both humble and gentle
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: The Spirit of God is both humble and gentle Proper 26 Year A Matthew 23:1-12 The Spirit of God is both humble and gentle, devoid of hypocrisy, sharp as a sword. And when we are driven along by that Spirit we live with God’s courage, embody God’s Word. The ones who do all fo…
The Monastery Of The Heart - 23 Sacred Art
The Monastery Of The Heart - 23 Sacred Art
by SPCK - Joan Chittister
Sacred Art “They are to practice their craft with all humility.” The bond between Benedictine spirituality and art goes deep. Medieval monasteries were centres of the arts and patrons of the arts because art, as a reflection of beauty- which is itself an attribute of God- came to…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C Opening prayer The preparations are in place, the excitement mounts and, for those who are travelling to visit families, arrangements are finalised, clothes sorted, gifts wrapped and labelled…
Fire and hail and snow and frost
Fire and hail and snow and frost
by Andrew Pratt
Fire and hail and snow and frost, trees in bud, then leaves are lost, yet the wind and storms that passed give the hint that love will last. all creation came to birth, all creation is of worth, Let your voices soar above, sing of God's eternal love. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: HUMIL…
Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:22
by BigBible
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
Poem: Turning back
Poem: Turning back
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Turning back If repentance comes too late to be able to say, ‘sorry,’ then the guilt lies heavy and forgiveness appears impossible. So when realisation points to the lesson that the wrong choice was made and acted upon, it would be wise to reverse the process, turn around a…
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 78:9, 37, 73