Who is Jesus? part 19 How do you see a voice? The esteemed priests and Levites from Jerusalem, the most distinguished among them, were eager to meet John the Baptist. They were on a quest for a remarkable figure, the Messiah, or perhaps the prophetic voice of Elijah, or the great Prophet foretold by Moses. …
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Who is Jesus? part 18 I asked the AI joke generator punchlines.ai to finish the joke Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley? These are the first three replies with no editing from me. Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley? I've been dunked twice, but I'm never going to give up. Why …
Should police officers referred to people as civilians. In the UK, police are civilians and not part of the military. Trust between police and communities is essential, and heavy-handed tactics should only be used as a last resort, maintaining a disciplined yet civilian service.
Who is Jesus? part 17 Before we leave the opening song to John's Gospel, it's good to look at the whole thing for context. Although we are looking at poetry, and although the form is chiascic, like most of the Psalms, this is a narrative song and has a clear begining and ending. (Chiasm is …
An image in two parts. On the left are three plain clothed police detectives, two male and one female, on some stone stairs. On the right is Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience.
Who is Jesus? part 16 They say all good stories have a start, a middle, and an end—like a three-act play or an awkward family reunion. Now, the opening of John's Gospel? It’s got a start, a middle, and then, surprise, here’s another start! Just when you think it’s over, bam! Jesus Christ pops back …
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On Monday, 6th January 2025, Justin Welby laid down his bishop's Crozier on the altar at Lambeth Palace, marking the conclusion of his tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury. This action signifies a departure from the historical practice of removing an unwanted Archbishop through assassination. Mr. Welby resigned in November 2024 following a church report that …
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Grace literally means free. Grace is a beautiful gift of love. We simply receive grace without having to earn it. God, in His infinite grace, generously showers us with blessings even when we least expect them.
We are being given more grace, but it is a different and better grace than the grace already given.
Autism First Mondays The first of the Autism First Monday blog posts, and it isn't on the first Monday. It looks like a broken resolution, but January 6 was the first Monday this month and Epiphany is not a movable feast. Autism First Mondays will be on first Mondays unless some other event comes then …
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