Monthly Archives: April 2011

Grasping the threefold love of God

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Reading John M. Frame’s Doctrine of God I came across the following extract from Francis Turretin’s, Institutes of Elenctic Theology, III.8,5 on God’s love. A threefold love of God is commonly held; or rather there are three degrees of one … Continue reading →

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From the vicarage April 2011

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

This post is a bit late, I forgot to post it and the APCM is past! From the vicarage April 2011 The annual parochial church meeting is upon us again. I want to encourage you to come along, not just … Continue reading →

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Sectarianism in Glasgow (Part 2)

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

Glasgow’s a divided city and the church plays a part, though not a big part, in that division. If the church is God’s means of reconciliation and unity we must ask what needs to be done to overcome the problem … Continue reading →

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Come people of the risen king

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

Happy Easter – Christ is risen!

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Sectarianism in Glasgow – my experience and the solution

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

In my first week at the University of Strathclyde I was asked “what religion are you?” “I think I’m a Christian” I replied, uncertain. “No, which foot do you kick with?” I didn’t understand the question so I said “I … Continue reading →

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Good Friday prayer from the Valley of Vision

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

A prayer for Good Friday. The Precious Blood from The Valley of Vision. Blessed Lord Jesus, Before thy cross I kneel and see the heinousness of my sin, my iniquity that caused thee to be ‘made a curse’, the evil … Continue reading →

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How Rowan Williams missed the ball on encouraging servant leadership.

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

I really liked the challenge of Rowan Williams’ Thought for the Day on Radio 4s Today Programme yesterday, Maunday Thursday (The Daily Telegraph has a report on what was said).  Williams addressed the pressing issue of servant leadership, the true … Continue reading →

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Gethsemane – Take this cup away

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Tonight’s communion service with an hour of watching and praying will include this reminder of Jesus’ prayer to his heavenly Father to take this cup (of wrath) away.

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Easter starts here @ Holy Trinity West Bromwich

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Today starts the first of four days of Easter services at Holy Trinity West Bromwich.  Come along to share Christ’s Last Supper, remember his crucifixion and celebrate his resurrection. Maunday Thursday – Last Supper communion and watch hour of prayer … Continue reading →

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The 10 commandments made personal with grace

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

I will be preaching through the Sermon on the Mount after Easter and have been inspired by the work of Christian Vision for Men and Codelife to think about making the commandment of Christ into a personal response for myself … Continue reading →

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