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friends, FOES and families - And she lived with her mother-in-law: Ruth and Naomi
friends, FOES and families - And she lived with her mother-in-law: Ruth and Naomi
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
And she lived with her Mother-in-law: Ruth and Naomi Ruth God our Mother, bless the brave, the compassionate, the steadfast women of our world. Give them refuge under your wings and the assurance that they are cared for...
friends, FOES and families - Cain was very angry: and his face downcast: Cain and Abel
friends, FOES and families - Cain was very angry: and his face downcast: Cain and Abel
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Cain was very angry, and his face downcast: Cain and Abel Genesis 4 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith. (1 Peter 5.8 – 9)...
friends, FOES and families - Brother Head and Brother Heart: Andrew and Peter
friends, FOES and families - Brother Head and Brother Heart: Andrew and Peter
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Brother Head and Brother Heart: Andrew and Peter John 1.35-42; Acts 2 Jesus our brother, may each in our own way follow you, and each with our best selves serve you. Simon Peter speaks: ‘It’s the oldest meant to look after the youngest, isn’t it? Dad was always saying, “I’m relyi…
friends, FOES and families - Now Laban had two daughters: Leah and Rachel
friends, FOES and families - Now Laban had two daughters: Leah and Rachel
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Now Laban had two daughters: Leah and Rachel Genesis 29-35 God of our youth, our maturity and our ageing, through all the stages of our lives, help us to live in harmony with one another and ourselves...
friends, FOES and families - Nowhere to lay his head: Jesus
friends, FOES and families - Nowhere to lay his head: Jesus
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Nowhere to lay his head: Jesus Matthew 8.20 God of relationships, when I have no hand to hold, place your hand in mine. All this week we’ve been looking at various stages of married and unmarried life. One of the first things a couple does together, is to make a home and settle d…
friends, FOES and families - If any of you is without sin: the woman taken in adultery
friends, FOES and families - If any of you is without sin: the woman taken in adultery
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
If any of you is without sin: The woman taken in adultery John 8.1-11 Merciful Father, may I never judge another, for I only know part of their story. Years ago the story of the woman taken in adultery might have sounded archaic, an example of harsher times, and unconnected with …
friends, FOES and families - You are the man! David and Bathsheba
friends, FOES and families - You are the man! David and Bathsheba
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
You are the man! David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11-13 Faithful God, lead me not into temptation but deliver me from evil. Imagine springtime in ancient Israel. The brief explosion of blossom is already over, and the land will soon be parched and cruel. David, the great king, is sti…
friends, FOES and families - Take her and go! Rebekah ans Isaac
friends, FOES and families - Take her and go! Rebekah ans Isaac
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Take her and go! Rebekah and Isaac Genesis 24-27 God, who is guest at every wedding, seal us together as one. It is evening and a beautiful young woman steps lightly down the steps to the well, then, a few minutes later, reappears, a pitcher of water on her shoulder, careful not …
friends, FOES and families - Good gifts: the Lord's Prayer