Only this morning I am writing about the need to place Bible verses into context; “a text without a context is a pretext for a proof text” – Dr. T. Anderson. Tired (or lazy) minds tend not to work to see the “big picture”, the context. In terms of inter-faith relationships, we do not do… Continue reading
Peter James – Novelist? Mystery & Supernatural
Click – Why have I not read any of his books? Have You?
“Virgin Births” & IVF
Constantly our Christian ethics, ethics generally, lags behind the rush of science. “Lord, where are you in all this?” Click: Virgin Births and IVF, Daily Mail
Does blessing gay unions have limitations?
So our serene Archbishop of Canterbury has reached a point of “no can do”, of “here is the line in the sand”, of “here I stand, I can do no other”. Blessing of gay unions, yes. Marriage, no. Working priest, yes. Member of Governing Body, no. Click the link and read more… Gay Marriage Stretching… Continue reading
Spiritual experience… so, what?
“A spiritual experience is something that brings about a personality change… in most cases the change is gradual” AA. It lacks integrity, authenticity, reality to boast of a spiritual experience but yet show no evidence of change (“by their fruits, you shall know them”). This, I know, is a challenging message but there is also… Continue reading
The Mutuality of Forgiveness
“If you forgive others, you will be forgiven; if not…” Matthew 5:14,15 This crucial verse is often misunderstood. This is not God trying to barter, bargain, negotiate – offering the happy state of forgiven and forgiving if… This crucial verse is not so much prescriptive (describing a situation that will be) but rather descriptive (describing… Continue reading
Can others really bear all we impose upon them?
“We simply do not stop drinking [addictive behavior] so long as we place dependence upon other people ahead of dependence upon God” AA pg. 98 Addicts of any variety, ilk or type are often caught up in the spiral of placing dependence upon loved ones, trusted ones (or anyone!). The point comes, sometimes very early,… Continue reading
Checking Peace Credentials
“What have you to do with peace?” 2 Kings 9:18,19 King Jehu was not known for serenity, measured pace but when faced with a perilous situation he was wise enough to check the “peace credentials” of those who came to meet him. Sometimes at the onset, or in the midst, of controversial discussion it is… Continue reading
BOSTON WEDDING VIDEO – it’s a celebration!
Wedding Sermon “Make a True Image” – Alan Neale. May 8 2015
All too often couples are forced to adopt false images of marriage from family, friends… the world. Work for the true image of your wedding and marriage and… your God. Click below to hear the sermon “Make a True Image”