God is our good Father and he gives us good gifts. But what does it mean to live a good life? What is goodness anyway? The bible actually says a lot about goodness, right from the first pages about creation. In the verse quoted in our picture, God tells us that the good life isContinue reading “‘The Good Life’ retreat”
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Mary as a sanctuary
I think this blessing beautifully tells the story of Mary’s life. It starts at the time when she has just had the visit from the angel Gabriel and she goes to visit Elisabeth, who welcomes her and affirms the calling which she has just received – and it concludes with Mary becoming the source ofContinue reading “Mary as a sanctuary”
Mary’s posture
So, why do we think that Mary was someone who demonstrated humility? Mary takes the posture of a servant When the angel Gabriel explains that the Holy Spirit will come upon her and she will conceive a baby who will be the Son of God, her response is immediate: “Behold, I am the servant ofContinue reading “Mary’s posture”
Walk humbly with God
Esther illustrates God’s call to ‘do justice’; Ruth illustrates God’s call to ‘love kindness’; and now we want to look at the call to ‘walk humbly with your God’. (Micah 6:8) If you have guessed the character of Mary, the mother of Jesus, for this one, you have guessed right! We are first introduced to MaryContinue reading “Walk humbly with God”
The immensity of Christmas
It’s the fourth Sunday of Advent and we are preoccupied with plans which are constantly changing, based on current Covid-19 restrictions where we live. Christmas as we once knew it has been stripped away and we are left with…..what? I have added Mary to our nativity scene this morning – this year I have decoratedContinue reading “The immensity of Christmas”
Nurturing Growth, Encouraging Rest 