“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?”[1] “Taste and see that the Lord is good;”[2] Salt has a number of qualities, with regards to food, it acts as a preservative, but it also acts to enhance flavour. I think it is helpful to think ofContinue reading “Being Salty – Taste and See”
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Being Salty – We hide our light when …
“Witness … and where necessary use words.” It was one of the most over used, cliched and patently false little sayings doing the rounds when I was at uni. I think people also tried, without factual evidence to attribute it to St Francis of Assisi. The point is that you always, always need to useContinue reading “Being Salty – We hide our light when …”
Being Salty – a light that cannot be hidden
During the Second World War, every effort was made to protect London and major cities from the Luftwaffe bombers. So, street-lights were switched off and black-out curtains fitted. However, it is very hard to hide a city, especially an ancient city set proudly on a mountain top. In fact ancient warfare did not really requireContinue reading “Being Salty – a light that cannot be hidden”
Following the Example of Jesus
In our mini-series on John 13 “A last Conversation with Jesus” today we look at John 13:12-17. Jesus tells his disciples that he has provided an example for them. We follow that example by Showing true humility Loving each other and caring practically for one another Sharing the Gospel Encouraging believers to grow in holiness.Continue reading “Following the Example of Jesus”
