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LWPT Meditations - Christmas Day
LWPT Meditations - Christmas Day
by Susan Thorne
Meditation- Christmas Day Isaiah 9 v 2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2 v 11-14 Luke 2 v 1-14 In Luke’s gospel account we have all the trappings of the ever popular nativity play – the mother Mary, her husband Joseph, the town of Bethlehem, the overcrowded inn, the manger, the shepherds, the …
Great Christian Thinkers - 45 St. Peter Damian
Great Christian Thinkers - 45 St. Peter Damian
by SPCK - Pope Benedict XVI
St. Peter Damian One of the most significant figures of the eleventh century, St. Peter Damian, was a monk, a lover of solitude, and at the same time a fearless man of the Church. He was also committed personally to the task of reform, initiated by the popes of the time… Taken fr…
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone - If Two People Lie Together, They Can Be Warm
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone - If Two People Lie Together, They Can Be Warm
by SPCK - John Goldingay
If Two People Lie Together, They Can Be Warm A friend of mine lost his wife some years ago and got married again to a family friend within three months. I was both worried and sympathetic (he had been looked after too well by his first wife and had no idea how to cook), but it ha…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
by Colin Smith
This short (1220 words) reflection/sermon identifies the stages involved in thanksgiving. Using a story and three relevant old and new testament Bible verses, these essential preconditions are identified i) Noticing a service has been done, ii) Realising what it has cost the pe…
How shall we Worship
How shall we Worship
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A composition image created by Twelvebaskets Ltd Original 'Sunset' by Doug Burke Original 'Freezing winter fog' by David Perry Image layering, blending and text by Twelvebaskets Ltd For details of composition images and accreditation see our Terms & Conditions
What do you seek?
What do you seek?
by Paul Glass
Regina and Reggie from the city ask what you are looking for. ‘What do you seek?’ John Ch. 1. 29-42 Reggie: Hi there, welcome. Regina: Listen carefully. Reggie: I’m Reggie. Regina: And I’m Regina. Reggie: We’re something big in the City. Regina: Really, really big. Reggie: So you…
Prayer: God whose love reaches the highest heavens
Prayer: God whose love reaches the highest heavens
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Epiphany by John Birch ADORATION God whose love reaches to the highest heavens how can we keep silent? God whose righteousness stands like the tallest mountain how can we keep silent? God whose justice is deeper than any ocean…
Christmas affirmation
Christmas affirmation
by Richard Steel
A simple Q and A style creed with a focus on the Christmas story Do you believe and trust in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Who loved me so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to be born in a stable, to be ‘Emmanuel’ – God with u…
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 7 Year B
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 7 Year B
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Proper 7 Mark 4: 35-41 Gaze on the sea in stormy weather. Hear the roar of the gale crashing against the sails at full stretch and the creak of the feeble wooden hull. Watch the disciples, bailing out in vain. The rain is lashing their faces, soaking their clothes. Hear the fear …
Acts for Everyone part 1 - Here Comes the Sequel