Advent 2023—Lectio Divina part 2 This Advent, I am going to look at the practice of Lectio Divina, mostly because it is my favorite form of prayer and meditation. Lectio Divina means "Divine Reading" in Latin. It is a systematic way of reading the Bible dating back to the early centuries of the Christian church. …
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The man who loved evil—Psalm 52
Psalms of David This is a companion psalm to Psalm 34 in the first book, in that both concern Doeg the Edomite. Psalm 34 was a song of praise, a song of deliverance. This psalm is more of a rany aimed at Doeg. Psalms in Book 2 are like Book 1 in that they are …
Unnatural talent?-2 Timothy 1:3-7
The prayers of Paul Paul is praying for Timothy, and God gives him a clear picture of Timothy's faith which Paul now shares with Timothy. This is an example of the gift of prophecy in action. This is a series of the prayers of St Paul found in the letters attributed to him in the …
It’s not about rules
The practical awe of God On 1st January this year, I said I wanted to get my awe of God back. Then thinking about Lent I wanted to build on the idea that God's gifts are practical, The Holy Spirit equips us to minister in whatever way we minister. I ended up with six steps, …
Exile—Lamentations 2
Psalms not in the psalter Lamentations of Jeremiah The Lamentations are five psalms that describe the results of Babylon's destruction of Jerusalem in 587 B.C. in detail. The first four chatters are in the form of an acrostic poem, this form using the whole of the Hebrew alphabet in order. The other common element is …
Singing God’s songs—Psalm 26
Psalms of David Psalms in Book 1 (Psalms 1 to 41) are primarily personal songs, so I will look at how they apply to us personally. Social and communal aspects of life and work do not come in until the later books of psalms. Psalm 26 is a song of praise and thanksgiving to God. …
Seeking God in the hard times—Psalm 25
Psalms of David Psalms in Book 1 (Psalms 1 to 41) are primarily personal songs, so I will look at how they apply to us personally. Social and communal aspects of life and work do not come in until the later books of psalms. At the end of Psalm 24 is the Hebrew term Selah! …
Movember, 16 days in
Yes, 16 days: I forgot to take a picture yesterday. Me hatless, with 16 days moustach growth Movember continues. on 16th November there is a little bit more mo to show for it. For those who are confused by that openning sentence, Movember is not one of my many typos, it is a campaign to …
MEDIA WATCH – Kirklees Autism Group
Autism is good for work “Therapists, psychologists and nurses who are autistic say it has made them better at their jobs, but that misconceptions about the condition are forcing them to keep … Source: MEDIA WATCH – Kirklees Autism Group
Black thoughts – Psalm 6
Psalms of David Psalms in Book 1 (Psalms 1 to 41) are mostly personal songs, so I will be looking at how they apply to us personally. Social and communal aspects of life and work do not come in until the later books of psalms. When asked how I have my coffee I often say, …
Making an ass of myself 