We were not born of sexual immorality Who is Jesus? part 91 - John 8:27-43 The best Star Wars film, in my opinion, is Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. It's an odd film and finishes in a bad place. Han Solo has been captured, all the victories of the first film …
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Religious heritage does not bring freedom; truth does. Who is Jesus? part 90 - John 9:27-43 What is freedom? It all depends on who you ask. There are two main ideas when you hear politicians speak about freedom. There's a positive idea, where people want the freedom to do things that would make life easier. …
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I am from above, I am not of this world Who is Jesus? part 89 - John 8:12-26 I like structure. Being autistic, I have no filter on my senses; all the smells in the environment, all the colours, all the sounds, all at once. Life can be overwhelming, causing meltdowns which affect me for …
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Knowing the Father Who is Jesus? part 88 - John 8:12-20 If you want to anger someone on social media, be truthful. If you want them to be really angry, send proof. People like it when what they believe is agreed with, even if it's wrong. When someone tells them gently the truth, they get …
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Doxology: Jude 24 & 25 Songs in the New Testament, part 10 They say all good things come to an end. This is the end of the songs in the New Testament Epistles/letters. Except for the repeats. What better way to end than with a doxology? Upturned hands reach toward a star-filled sky and crescent …
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Light of the World - Witnesses, Truth and Judgement. Who is Jesus? part 87 - John 8:12-20 Keeping to a subject is impossible for me: I'm neurodivergent. In a conversation, I may just blurt out something that has just occurred to me - that's the ADHD talking. Or I might try to steer the converstion …
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Light or enlightenment? Who is Jesus? part 86 - John 8:12-20 In World War II, there was a blackout. Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens were civilians who protected the public from enemy air raids. Bomber pilots were able to see even small amounts of light from over a large area. Light bears witness to itself. …
The centre of John's Gospel? Who is Jesus? part 85 - John 8:12-20 "This is not the centre of John's Gospel." I can hear the comlaints already. We are only seven-and-a-half chapters in so another seven-and-a-half would only take us up to the end af chapter 15. There's still six chapters left. The middle of …
Sin No More Who is Jesus? part 84 - John 7:53 - 8:11 A story I found on the internet. Surce unknown. The Midnight Pie Heist Arthur loved Mrs. Gable’s double-crust blackberry pie. He knew it cooled on her kitchen windowsill every Tuesday at three o’clock. One Tuesday, Arthur gave in to temptation. He tiptoed …
A song about faithfulness Songs in the New Testament, part 9 - Hebrews 11:32-38 A few years ago, we had a holiday on the Costa del Sol, Spain. One of those days was taken up by a visit to Ronda in the mountains above Marbella. The 120 metre deep ravine (390 feet) that splits the …
