Tag Archives: Lent

40 days of transformation: Day 8 – don’t bite off…

Posted on February 25, 2013 by neilrobbie

Today is the twelfth day of Lent.  I’m only on Day 8 of 40 days of transformation.  Even taking two days off for Sundays, I’ve missed a couple of days.  This is fairly typical for me.  I bite off more … Continue reading →

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40 days of transformation: Day 3 – love myself

Posted on February 15, 2013 by neilrobbie

Jesus said “love your neighbour as yourself.”  God expects me to do good and look after my neighbour, not harm them. To be kind, compassionate, thoughtful, patient, forgiving and so on. One of the dangers I have found in Christian … Continue reading →

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40 Days of Transformation. Day 1 – redeem the time

Posted on February 13, 2013 by neilrobbie

Where does all the time go?  I’ve been a vicar for 4 years and I work flat-out like most vicars; preparing talks, holding meetings, visiting, trying to manage paperwork, being involved in church school and so on.  I work about … Continue reading →

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Lent: 40 days of transformation

Posted on February 13, 2013 by neilrobbie

1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy … Continue reading →

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Types of Christians who work against Christ #2

Posted on March 23, 2011 by neilrobbie

I’ve found it a useful exercise this Lent to look at the characters and groups who resisted Jesus and eventually killed him.  It is easy to become like a member of one of those groups, as there is nothing new … Continue reading →

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Types of Christians who work against Christ #1

Posted on March 22, 2011 by neilrobbie

After Jesus entered Jerusalem he encountered several groups of people who were working against him as he made his way to the cross. He was about to die for his people and in turn they would go into a hostile … Continue reading →

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