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End of the day
End of the day
by Stephen Brent
Sunset behind dune grass at the end of the day. 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 f…
In the beginning was the Word v2
In the beginning was the Word v2
by Mark Boulton
Text John 1 v1 'In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God.' Set against background NASA cosmos universe creation environment stewardship. Other images in this series: The heavens declare the glory of God - Psalm 19 The heavens declare the …
Genesis for the scientific age
Genesis for the scientific age
by Jonathan Miller
This is a re-writting of the Genesis creation account for the scientific age which I wrote for a module at college. Exerpt-- In the beginning Jesus was with God and Jesus was God. God imagined, Jesus spoke and the Holy Spirit moved and created a speck, smaller than a grain of san…
Great Christian Thinkers - 26 St. Leo The Great
Great Christian Thinkers - 26 St. Leo The Great
by SPCK - Pope Benedict XVI
St. Leo The Great Continuing our journey through the Fathers of the Church, true stars that shine in the distance, we next encounter a pope who, in 1754, Benedict XIV proclaimed a Doctor of the Church: St. Leo the Great. As the nickname soon attributed to him by tradition suggest…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 19 Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 19 Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Lectionary reflections - Year A Ordinary Time Proper 19 Genesis 50.15–21 Romans 14.1–12 Matthew 18.21–35 It is very annoying to think that God may have different standards of judgement from ours. All three of today’s readings warn that the obvious surface reaction to one particul…
In the beginning God created v2
In the beginning God created v2
by Mark Boulton
Text Psalm 19 v1 'The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handywork.' Set against background of NASA image of cosmos creation majesty environment stewardship. Other images in this series: In the beginning God created - Psalm 19 In the beginning God cre…
John 1:1-5 A reflection
John 1:1-5 A reflection
by Colin Smith
This short 550 word reflection considers the fascinating, but puzzling opening verses of John's gospel. It has been used both as a short Christmas sermon and a small group discussion starter. The” Word” is identified with “The Logos”, a concept from Greek philosophy, which would …
Sun is dying in the West
Sun is dying in the West
by Frank Sykes
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…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 10 Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 10 Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 10 Amos 7: 7-15 Ephesians-1: 3-14 Mark 6: 14-29 ‘The letter to the Ephesians sets the life of the Christian Church in the context of the cosmic plan of God. The letter will go on to give quite detailed advice about how Christians should live together, day to day, but it is…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 25 Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 25 Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 25 Jeremiah 31.7-9 Hebrews 7.23-28 Mark 10.46-52 Some theologies sound a bit vague about what happens to Jesus after the resurrection. His work is completed, once for all, on the cross, he is vindicated by the Father through the resurrection, and that’s that. Then, dependi…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 12 Year A