One of the most striking facts about Christian faith, setting it apart from many another transforming vision, that its ultimate aim is found in a person. After all the dehumanising ideologies that have pursued ‘the greater good’ without regard for individual people, that personal focus is worth holding on to. One of the key threads running through the entire Christian story is the idea of gift.
In Matthew chapter 16 (verses 21-28), Jesus invites our participation in the sacrifice which he himself makes complete. In what ways do people give their lives today (Christians and non-Christians alike)?
Sunday, 28 August 2011
Monday, 22 August 2011
Don't Tell Anyone!
Take a look at Matthew 16.13-20. What do we mean by calling Jesus 'the Christ, the son of the living God'? Why shouldn't we tell anyone? Or should we?
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Have we been 'defiled'?
Would it be fair to say that British society has been defiled by the events of the past week? Unsettling things have come out of the heart of our country, and we can't answer that the people involved 'don't really belong'. What are the signs of faith that can give us healing and renewed hope?
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Walking on Water
At the very least, we are reminded by the gospel (Matthew 14.22-33) that it is not wrong to hope for what is literally impossible, to look out for the chances that might be offered to us, and to keep our eyes on the one person who can bridge the gap.
What are the impossible things that we should be prepared to hope for?
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