This series is the result of nearly a decade of prayer and study. It focuses on this person whose ministry does not fit the modern criteria we put on Vocations. It also examines what we understand to be ministry, and how Anna does not fit the modern model. This is good. We have learned much... Continue Reading →
Hidden Christmas 10: Out of Egypt I called my Son
This is our final message that we will present for our Christmas season, which for the most has been consigned to history. The flight into Egypt is told by Matthew, and comes as a consequence of a dream Joseph received. He obeys the God of Israel in taking Jesus to Egypt. 15 And was there until... Continue Reading →
HIDDEN CHRISTMAS 9: The “where” but not the “when”.
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Beth-lehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Beth-lehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the... Continue Reading →
HIDDEN Christmas 8: Looking for the unexpected in expected places
We are coming to the end of our series "Hidden Christmas" which for me has been of particular voyage of discovery in the Scriptures. For me both Christmas and New Year has been quiet reflection and prayer. It has been a mixed season as we psychologically look back over 2024, and everyone who I relate... Continue Reading →
Hidden christmas 7: consolation of israel
This concept of the "Consolation of Israel" comes in Luke 2:25 onwards, with the life of Simeon. I always seem to come back to this story, ever since a trip to Dundee in 1994. It was a turning point for me personally, in that God began to show an issue which this Scripture highlights. There... Continue Reading →