My friend Steve Kneale has frequently pointed out that we are not commanded to “read the Bible every day.” That’s a shock for a lot of us evangelicals because we grew up believing that was the command. That’s not to say that reading the Bible isn’t a good, helpful and enjoyable thing for many. Nor… Continue reading How can we help people to let Christ’s word dwell in them richly?
Tag: meditation
Which five Bible books have drawn you closer to Christ and encouraged you on in faith the most?
Ray Ortlund asked this question on Twitter the other day. We of course know that All Scripture is God breathed but I agree with Ray that in our experience most of us will find that there are specific books of the Bible that have particularly stood out for us and ones which we find ourselves… Continue reading Which five Bible books have drawn you closer to Christ and encouraged you on in faith the most?
The Valley of Vision
So, here is something new for you. You may have come across a beautiful collection of prayers by some of the Puritans under the title “The Valley of Vision.” The Puritans were both deep thinkers about God’s Word and firm believers in the conviction that faith in Christ should lead to radical heart and life… Continue reading The Valley of Vision
One thing I ask (Psalm 27)
I love these words from Psalm 27 “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire[c] in his temple.”[1] They stick in my head but it is important to not miss the context. David is… Continue reading One thing I ask (Psalm 27)
The happy person (Psalm 1)
I have been spending a lot of time in the Psalm’s recently. A few days back I wrote up a short meditation on Psalm 1. Here is a longer sermon I preached this morning. How do you stay happy throughout relentless suffering ? I’m writing this as we come to the end of a year… Continue reading The happy person (Psalm 1)
Feet of Clay
The Reformation, Justification and Martin Luther
Reformation Reflections (2) Judgement Day
Who remembers the dread of parents’ evening?
Angry at God ?(2) What to do with my anger
Yesterday I looked at the question “Is it right to be angry with God?” Today, I want to think a little further about what we do with that anger when we experience it. Here are some thoughts. Take time to pour out your heart to God being open about how you are feeling. You may… Continue reading Angry at God ?(2) What to do with my anger
Get wisdom (Proverbs 4)
What is the most important thing that a Father can pass on to his son? What is the most precious thing you can inherit as a son? We often focus on the material things, inheritance tax has been a source of much debate in UK politics as politicians seek to maximise or restrict the amount… Continue reading Get wisdom (Proverbs 4)
Reading the Psalms (part 2) – looking at the detail
Here’s part of our Faithroots Live (mini) talk.
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