Monthly Archives: October 2011

From the vicarage November 2011

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

From the vicarage Nov 2011 This edition of “From the Vicarage” fits with my sermon “Don’t misplace your trust and hope” from Psalm 146 (23rd October). In the psalm, God shows us that it is natural for us to look … Continue reading →

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Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands – chapter 5 insights

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Instruments in the redeemer’s hands – Chapter 5 insights Helpful insights. I found it a wonderful insight into my own heart that there is a battle raging in all our hearts between our own desires (which can be held in … Continue reading →

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Get Lecrae. Get Jesus.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

If you are involved in urban ministry you’ll probably already know the work of Lecrae. We’ve only just caught up and made Lecrae’s music part of our ministry, encouraging people to buy his CDs. This is my personal favourite, “Just … Continue reading →

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Hymn for Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

We sang this brilliant hymn on Sunday night, which captures the essence of the book our preaching team is reading together “Instruments in the Redeemer’s hands”: Lord, speak to me, that I may speak In living echoes of Thy tone; … Continue reading →

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A parachute as an illustration of faith and works

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

I can’t imagine what skydivers think as they leap from a plane with a parachute tied to their back.  They have to have complete faith in the parachute before they jump, trusting that it will stop them crashing into the … Continue reading →

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Wales against France and the insitinct for justice

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

So Sam Warburton was sent off in today’s RWV semi-final for a (semi) spear-tackle.  Did the tackle warrant a red card or should it have just been yellow?  There’s loads of debate in the papers and doubtless in the pubs … Continue reading →

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Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands – Chapter 4 insights

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Helpful insights Tripp’s discussion of the organic link between our hearts and behaviour is really helpful; what we say and do reveals what’s going on in our hearts.  Different people react differently to the same situation because of who they/we … Continue reading →

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A glorious summary of the person and work of Christ by Thomas Boston

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Thomas Boston, the Ettrick Shepherd, was a Christ-centred preacher, a model for preachers today, as Andrew Thompson writes: We have only to look into his sermons in order to see what a blessed extent his practice realized his aim. His … Continue reading →

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Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: insights from chapter 3

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Instruments in the redemeer’s hands – chapter 3 What insights did I find helpful: I thought this chapter began with a really healthy degree of realism. It is very helpful in ministry to remember that life is very difficult for … Continue reading →

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Men and women in ministry: how will the vote go #3

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I’ve posted this week on the various views on women and bishops and now putting the two debates together, gender and episcopacy, we can get a rough guide to how people will vote.  It is fascinating.  If there are enough … Continue reading →

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