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God of wrath, God of Love
God of wrath, God of Love
by Colin Smith
Wrath is very much an uncomfortable characteristic of God. Yet it occurs frequently in both the Old and New testaments, This reflection/short (532 words) examines this aspect of his character and suggests it arises from his deep love, making it much easier to understand and accep…
Refining Spirit, Flame From Love's Pure Fire
Refining Spirit, Flame From Love's Pure Fire
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn text is based on words of Saint Elizabeth of Schonau, mystic (1129-1164): "O consuming fire, O Spirit of love, descend into the depth of our hearts and there transform us, until we are fire of your fire, love of your love, and Christ himself is formed within us. Amen."
Open with God Book - Birthdays
Open with God Book - Birthdays
by Christine Odell
BIRTHDAYS Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18 Loving God, we praise you for all that you have done for us: for the beauty and generosity of your creation; for your offers of forgiveness and never-ending love; for your presence with us throughout our lives..…
I love my God with all my heart
I love my God with all my heart
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn PowerPoint - I love my God with all my heart Theme Covered: Easter, resurrection, Mary Magdalene, conversion, commitment Tune: How can I keep from singing Meter: 8.7.8.7 Also available as Lyrics in Word Document - Click Here Extract: I love my God with all my heart, I thank…
Recovering from Depression - Foreword
Recovering from Depression - Foreword
by SPCK - Katharine Smith
Foreword This is a resurrection book. As Christians, we know that, through his death and resurrection, God in Christ has achieved everything necessary for our salvation. The New Testament piles up image after image to help us understand what has been done for us, but at the heart…
Meditation - Sunday Before Advent Year C
Meditation - Sunday Before Advent Year C
by David Middleton
Meditation – Sunday before Advent Year C What is truth? John 18: 33-37 Revelation 1: 4b-8 God of Grace, Moving heaven and earth For love of a fallen race... Created by David Middleton on behalf of LWPT (Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust) for more information click here.
Poem: What the Devil …?
Poem: What the Devil …?
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: What the Devil …? The Devil tempting Jesus in the desert didn’t wear a red body stocking and a cloak, or carry a pitchfork, or have a black beard and fierce eyes, and there was certainly no tail to be seen. That would have given the game away far too easily. No, The Devil t…
Poem: God so loved
Poem: God so loved
by Marjorie Dobson
No complicated creeds, or self-righteous rituals. No holy huddles, or raw judgements. No insistence on conformity. Only a call to turn around to find forgiveness waiting. For at the heart of all creation and the core of our existence there is the love of God for errant people. Co…
Imagining the Lectionary: Trinity - the art of visualising divine presence and purpose
Imagining the Lectionary: Trinity - the art of visualising divine presence and purpose
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Trinity – the art of visualising divine presence and purpose. Reflection accompanying images “revealing the presence”, “heart shaped shutters on tower of parish church” and “artist and canvas”. "The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the e…
Early Christian Letters for Everyone - God's New Commandment
Early Christian Letters for Everyone - God's New Commandment
by SPCK - N T Wright
God’s New Commandment 1 John 2. 3-14 Sometimes when we sing hymns, the hymns tell a story. They move from one idea to another, in a linear fashion. There is something satisfying about this. We all like stories, and even when the ‘story’ is a sequence of ideas, it makes sense to u…
HYMN - I love my God with all my heart