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Remember Christ

#TheDailyDose 2 Timothy 2:8-14

Under new management (Romans 7:1-6)

Near where we live is a restaurant. Whilst we’ve been living here, it has changed names a number of times. There’s a reason for that. The original restaurant had a bad name for poor quality food and dodgy hygiene. However, I think that on a few occasions, the name change was merely cosmetic. If you… Continue reading Under new management (Romans 7:1-6)

Are we on track for the 19th July reopening?

Church leaders are following carefully what is happening regarding the delayed Stage 4 of COVID re-opening in England (Scotland and Wales come under different measures but there tends to be a high level of convergence between the countries). So, how are things looking? Will we be good to go on the 19th July or might… Continue reading Are we on track for the 19th July reopening?

Faithful witnesses

#TheDailyDose 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Do we really believe that God is sovereign?

You know that verse about mission in the hymn “I cannot tell”, do we really believe it? The words go: I cannot tell how He will win the nations, How He will claim His earthly heritage,How satisfy the needs and aspirations Of east and west, of sinner and of sage. We sing it with gusto – or… Continue reading Do we really believe that God is sovereign?

Unashamed

#TheDailyDose 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Can we win the vaccination race and avoid another delay to the end of restrictions?

We are currently in the in between period between the original end date for COVID restrictions of the 21st June and the new date, 19th July. It’s important for Christians and churches to be alert to what the key factors are that have affected the decision to delay and what needs to happen in order… Continue reading Can we win the vaccination race and avoid another delay to the end of restrictions?

The ugliness of greed

I’m following up on our study of Romans 6:15-23 where we talked about sanctification. There I suggested that in response to sin’s temptation we should ask three questions: In what ways are we tempted to see the sin as attractive and desirable? In what ways is it in fact ugly, dangerous and destructive? In what… Continue reading The ugliness of greed

Fan into flame

#TheDailyDose 2 Timothy 1

The urgent priority – avoiding future lockdowns

Anyone who has followed my thinking through COVID-19 will know that my consistent position throughout has been that the disease is a real and present danger that we need to respond to. I’ve had little time for so called COVID sceptics and anti-vaxxers. Therefore, I’ve agreed that measures have been necessary to respond to the… Continue reading The urgent priority – avoiding future lockdowns