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Tag Archives: God

Consumed by Fire

Resources for Faith and Practice Posted on 13 August 2024 by Brian9 November 2024

As a boy, I used to make fishing sinkers from lead-head nails that I melted using my father’s kerosene blow torch. I loved watching the surface start to soften then melt into a liquid pool of metal. When that had … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged Bible, destruction, Fire, God

Did God Really Say That?

Resources for Faith and Practice Posted on 6 May 2024 by Brian7 May 2024

So asked the serpent in Genesis ch3 and as is often the case, the devil is in the detail. So much of what we Christians are told we must do is not much different from the serpent’s famous words. Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Practice | Tagged beliefs, Bible, God, God's plan, Love, practice, Sin | 2 Replies

Original Sin or Original Innocence?

Resources for Faith and Practice Posted on 27 November 2023 by Brian27 November 2023

I cannot think how many times I’ve heard the phrase “Original Sin” with reference to our “fallen nature” or our struggle with Sin in our lives. It is foundational in the minds of most Christians, but is it a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Practice | Tagged God, new creation, original innocence, Sin | Leave a reply

It’s not just about me – contributed by Jon Matas

I’ve asked my good friend of nearly 40 years to contribute to my blog. Jon has founded a charitable organisation that sends workers into the least reached peoples of the world. He is a videographer and skilled communicator, as you’ll see in his video linked below. I’m hoping that we’ll see more of his work here in the future.

I often focus so much on what God is doing with me and through me, I often forget it’s not just about me. He’s got my kids too. I share my story below.

Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humble

Jon Matas

For more information Jon’s ministry, click this link

25 January 2023 by Brian Posted in Uncategorized Tagged God, Jon Matas, video Reply

Where is the Boundary Between Faith and Practice?

Resources for Faith and Practice Posted on 2 September 2022 by Brian15 January 2023

There is a liminal space between faith and practice. A place with unclear edges and unknown outcomes. A place where God meets life. In “The Ragamuffin Gospel” Brennan Manning puts this challenge to us: Describe the Christ that you have … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Practice | Tagged balance, God | Leave a reply

The Name of God is LOVE

Resources for Faith and Practice Posted on 19 July 2022 by Brian10 July 2025

Have you ever tried to find the right word to describe an amazing sunset, or an experience that left you speechless? The Bible has that problem when it attempts to describe God. El Shaddai, Adonai, Elohim, Jehovah, Yahweh are all … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged biblical interpretation, character of God, God, God is love, God's nature, Love, LOVE Theology, Name of God | Leave a reply
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