This Sunday we spent some time with Paul and his letter to the Romans. Romans 8 has some of the most comprehensive language about our relationship with God anywhere in the Bible. In a couple of different places Paul provides lists that cover virtually everything and then says the things on the list and insufficient […]
Happy New (Church) Year
It is the first Sunday of Advent which means it is the first Sunday of a new church year. As I have mentioned enough times to make you tired of it, I really like the church year. I am glad that I get two New Year’s Days instead of just one. I am glad that […]
It is all about context
When we don’t have the correct context it is very difficult to understand what is going on. A pastor of my acquaintance, newly installed at a church, was reported to be “having lunch with a blonde” by a, no doubt well-meaning, parishioner who had never met the pastor’s daughter, the daughter had been away school. […]