Tag Archives: Faith

Book Review: The Shadow of the Galilean

German Theologian and New Testament Scholar Gerd Theissen has written this very unusual but interesting work of historical fiction. As the subtitle suggests – The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form – it is the humanity of Jesus that shines … Continue reading

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Poem: Arise and Shine

Let incense rise up A weary pilgrim’s offering Knights with tattered armour Returning from afar Arise holy bride Embraced by the King Kissed by the maker And shaped by His love Gather together the warriors Let the wind bring forth … Continue reading

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Start of Alpha Course

Last night saw the start of the second Alpha Course that I am attending.  I had gone to most of the sessions in Spring but had missed a few due to certain diary clashes.  I am looking forward to exploring … Continue reading

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An interesting observation….

Photo Credit: Adolf Pirsch – St. Paul Preaching Before the Temple of Diana at Ephesus One of the things that really ticks me off is the manner in which some Christians speak about people who might not see things the … Continue reading

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Today is a GOOD DAY

How come this man, wearing a crown made of thorns, scorned by the ones he loved, mocked by the ones in power, killed among the scum of the earth, abandoned by the ones closest to him, punished for a life … Continue reading

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Today’s Topic: Living the Resurrected Life!

So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into "the Holy Place." Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God. The "curtain" into God's presence is his body. ~Heb. … Continue reading

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Today’s Topic: Children of Light

  For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light – for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. ~ Ephesians 5:8,9 … Continue reading

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Pause for Reflection – “How beautiful upon the mountains….”

The following is a little thought for the day. I delivered this little “Pause for reflection” on Radio Gibraltar. If you get this via email or RSS please visit the blog here in order to load the audio. I hope that you will … Continue reading

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Pause for Reflection – “Lent”

The following is a little thought for the day. I delivered this little “Pause for reflection” on Radio Gibraltar. If you get this via email or RSS please visit the blog here in order to load the audio. I hope that you will … Continue reading

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Pause for Reflection – “By the Rivers of Babylon”

The following is a little thought for the day. I delivered this little “Pause for reflection” on Radio Gibraltar. If you get this via email or RSS please visit the blog here in order to load the audio. I hope that you will … Continue reading

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