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Parallel Lives of Jesus - 4c The Characterization of Jesus
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 4c The Characterization of Jesus
by SPCK - Edward Adams
The Characterization of Jesus Following the pattern of the previous chapter (on Mark), we will look first at Matthew’s christological titles and then at his characterization of Jesus… Taken from Parallel Lives of Jesus by Edward Adams
52 Reflections on Faith - Light: Standing in the river
52 Reflections on Faith - Light: Standing in the river
by BRF - Stephen W. Need
Light:Standing in the river One evening as I sit in my study, reading by a table lamp, a wasp hovers overhead for a moment, then makes for the light bulb. Finding the bulb hot, it moves to the inside of the shade and settles in the warm glow of the light…
The Monastery Of The Heart - 4 Prayer
The Monastery Of The Heart - 4 Prayer
by SPCK - Joan Chittister
Prayer “[Let us] lay our petitions before the God of all with the utmost humility and sincere devotion.” Benedictine spirituality is rooted in the timelessness of scripture. It is the story of God’s way with the world… Taken from The Monastery Of The Heart by Joan Chittister
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 6 (1.1) The Problem
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 6 (1.1) The Problem
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
The Problem This first essay is composed of four sections that are as follows: 1.1. The Problem: Divisions, Baptism and the Cross (1:10-16) 1.2. The Wisdom and Power of God: The Cross (1:17–2:2) 1.3. The Wisdom of God: Revealed Through the Spirit (2:3-16) 1.4. Christian Unity: Pa…
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 9 Pilgrimage (Chapter 6)
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 9 Pilgrimage (Chapter 6)
by Skylight- Mary C.Earle
Pilgrimage In the first years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, what was to become “Christianity” was known as “the Way.” (See Acts of the Apostles 9:2.) Those who were followers of Jesus walked in his spiritual path. These early members of the Way made this pilgrimage as a co…
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 6 Incarnation (Chapter 3)
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 6 Incarnation (Chapter 3)
by Skylight- Mary C.Earle
Incarnation Essential Writings- Annotated and Explained The Word was made flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son. —JOHN 1:14 Taken from Celtic Christian Spirituality by Annotation by Mary C. Earle
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - A Living Sacrifice
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - A Living Sacrifice
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
A Living Sacrifice On the basis of the claims that Paul has made in Romans 1–11 about the grace and the righteousness of God, he turns in 12:1 to an explicit discussion of ethical matters. Romans 12:1–2, then, serve as an introduction to and a basis for the ethical instructions t…
Letters by a MODERN MYSTIC - The letters 11 October 1931
Letters by a MODERN MYSTIC - The letters 11 October 1931
by SPCK - Frank C Laubach
The Letters 11 OCTOBER 1931 Knowing God better and better is an achievement of friendship. “When two persons fall in love there may be such a strong feeling of fellowship, such a delight in the friend’s presence, that one may lose oneself in the deepening discovery of another per…
Prayers to start and end a day together
Prayers to start and end a day together
by Jane Bingham
Simple prayers to begin and end a day or working together with others Prayers to start and end a day together To open God of community Be with us today as we gather together in prayer God of knowledge Encourage us to stretch our minds and explore new experiences with you. Continu…
HYMN:The silent witness of the heavens
HYMN:The silent witness of the heavens
by Janet Pybon
Hymn inspired by Psalm 19 'The heavens declare the glory of the Lord'. It begins by praising the variety of God's creation, goes on to confess our part in damaging the environment and ends with a call to stewardship. The silent witness of the heavens tells of the glory of the Lor…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Listening prayer