“I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” (Genesis 45.3) When Joseph makes himself known to his brothers, his first question concerns his father, not checking on the sheep, nor the weather in Canaan, but his family, starting with Dad. Earlier he had been “deeply moved” at seeing his younger brother Benjamin (45.30). There are… Read more »
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Are Churches losing the battle to form Christians?
I read this provocative article some time ago. The background was the widespread ‘lockdown’ across much of the western world in light of the covid-19 pandemic. The writer highlighted that one consequence of this lockdown is the acceleration of the secularisation of our world. In particular, Church leaders necessarily have less time to spend with… Read more »
A man after God’s own heart
This title is ascribed to David in 1 Sam 13.14. Yet, later in his life, he fell into serious sin. See the events recorded in 2 Sam 11. Paul is not embarrassed to refer to David (Acts 13.22). His story is in the Bible, yet he is described as a man after God’s own heart…. Read more »