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It’s a given fact that in the Western world, Christianity appears to have been somewhat emasculated: look around in Church on Sunday, where are the men? While not needing to restore Victorian “muscular Christianity,” there is a need for reflection on why this has happened. The words of Jesus and......
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We are all familiar with the story of Martha and Mary, the sisters who were close friends of the Lord. Their welcome and the hospitality they provided, are an example for us. In the guest, we see the Person of Christ. Mary’s attitude of prayerful attention is criticized by Martha......
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One of the joys of a country walk is to able to pick fruit growing on the highways and byways and, if you are lucky, to pick homegrown fruit. Fruit trees need pruning - and the Lord calls Himself the “true vine,” we are the branches. What will our pruning......
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It’s not only the miracles and healings that often astonish the disciples of Jesus, but most profoundly it’s His teachings. His teaching on riches and possessions stunned His disciples. It leads us to ponder our attitude to “things,” possessions, even our created world. How do we cultivate the correct practice......
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