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Letters by a MODERN MYSTIC - The letters 14 May 1930
Letters by a MODERN MYSTIC - The letters 14 May 1930
by SPCK - Frank C Laubach
The Letters 14 MAY 1930 Oh, this thing of keeping in constant touch with God, of making Him the object of my thought and the companion of my conversations, is the most amazing thing I ever ran across. It is working. I cannot do it even half of a day—not yet, but I believe I shall…
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 102:4
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 102:4
by SPCK - James Jones
Psalm 102:4 A pelican in the wilderness, an owl in the desert, a sole sparrow sitting on the rooftop, these are the pictures that tell of a soul out of sorts. There’s little doubt here that the plight of the smitten heart is the work of God. ‘For thou hast taken me up, and cast m…
Poem: God’s way
Poem: God’s way
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: God’s way When we are hurt, when we are attacked, when we are betrayed, when friends desert us, when love is scorned, when truth is contorted, when compassion, concern and care are rejected and the history of relationships is despised and belittled, then bitterness is under…
Poem: Choosing gifts with care
Poem: Choosing gifts with care
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Choosing gifts with care Choosing gifts with care for someone who is loved means taking into account character, abilities, interests and talents. Buying an exercise bike for a frail elderly aunt might not be a good idea. Treating a three-year-old child to a gourmet dinner a…
Imagining the Lectionary: Open Hands (Epiphany)
Imagining the Lectionary: Open Hands (Epiphany)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Open Hands (Epiphany) Reflection accompanying images “Hands that offer hands that receive ” and “Hands that offer hands that receive bw ” The vision of God's glory which we celebrate at Epiphany is a story of extravagant open-handedness which brings the …
Prayer: Arise, shine, for the light of the world has come
Prayer: Arise, shine, for the light of the world has come
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Epiphany by John Birch ADORATION Arise, shine, for the Light of the World has come! Darkness covers the earth and its people, but the radiance of God's Light burns away its shadows, illuminates the smallest corner, and heralds…
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - The Parable of the Tenants
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - The Parable of the Tenants
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Parable of the Tenants Matthew 21.33-46 I had a dream last night, and the frustrating thing is that I can’t remember what it was about. I know that when I woke up it seemed very important; indeed, so important that I wanted to write it down, but I didn’t have the time. By the…
Dramatic reading: What do you love?
Dramatic reading: What do you love?
by Marjorie Dobson
Dramatic reading: What do you love? (Two - or more - voices read the first six paragraphs alternately. The last paragraph is read by a third reader) I love chocolate. I could eat it for ever – a whole box at a time, when it’s available. But if I did eat as much as I want I’d be a…
Hebrews for Everyone - The Messiah and His Brothers and Sisters
Hebrews for Everyone - The Messiah and His Brothers and Sisters
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Messiah and His Brothers and Sisters HEBREWS 2.10-18 Some while ago there was a movie by the name of A River Runs through It. It told the story of two brothers growing up in the beautiful Montana countryside. The older one was quiet, studious, hard-working; he got a good job …
If anyone would follow me
If anyone would follow me
by Michael Docker
If any one would follow me’ If any here one would follow Christ - A journey has been proffered; There is a way the Saviour walked Who loved and cared and suffered. All, all the world may provide - The fragile hopes, the hollow dreams – Leave, leave and turn aside And walk the way…
Luke for Everyone - The Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coins
Luke for Everyone - The Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coins
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin Luke 15.1-10 We had just moved house, to a dream location: quiet, secluded, at the end of a road near a lake. Everything seemed peaceful. Then, on the first Saturday night we were there, all chaos broke loose. Loud music, amplified…
Imagining the Lectionary: Word, life-space and enlightenment (Advent 3B)
Imagining the Lectionary: Word, life-space and enlightenment (Advent 3B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Word, life-space and enlightenment (Advent 3B) Reflection accompanying images “The true light” , “The word became flesh” and “Living within the light of Christ as children of God” To Christian eyes the work of Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, on display at…
Imagining the Lectionary: God the Upholder (Proper 12A/Ordinary 17A)
Imagining the Lectionary: God the Upholder (Proper 12A/Ordinary 17A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: God the Upholder (Proper 12A/Ordinary 17A) Reflection accompanying images “marine way suspension bridge southport, pedestrians on marine way suspension bridge southport, anchor point on marine way suspension bridge southport.”. 'Uphold me according t…
Revelation for Everyone - A Dragon is Angry
Revelation for Everyone - A Dragon is Angry
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Dragon Is Angry Revelation 12.7-18 A happy argument took place in the changing-room after the end of the match. Who had scored the winning goal? There had been a big scramble in the goalmouth; the ball was bouncing to and fro; two of the attacking players had both swung a foo…
Paul for Everyone Romans part 1 - Abraham's Faith - and Ours
Paul for Everyone Romans part 1 - Abraham's Faith - and Ours
by SPCK - N T Wright
Abraham’s Faith – and Ours ROMANS 4.18-25 When my family and I emigrated to Canada in the early 1980s, we frequently thought about the early pioneers, arriving in a new and unknown country with no idea what they would find, what the weather would be like, what crops might grow, o…
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - Announcing the Kingdom
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - Announcing the Kingdom
by SPCK - N T Wright
Announcing the Kingdom Matthew 4.12-17 I once knew a small boy (no, it wasn’t me, actually) who used to telephone people at random. When a voice answered the phone, he would say, ‘Are you on the line?’ ‘Yes,’ the unsuspecting victim would reply. ‘Well, get off quick!’ he would sh…
The Pastoral Letters - Elders