Have you ever been in a light-filled space, and suddenly you’re plunged into darkness? Or you’ve been out driving in a thunderstorm when the traffic signals fail? It can be frustrating; it can be frightening; it can quickly lead to chaos. Without light, Gerard Manley Hopkins would never have uttered those immortal words, “Glory be to …
Morning prayer for Wednesday 23 July 2025
Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …
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Salt of the earth
When I think of salt, my mind goes to its use in seasoning foods. What would we do without salt in our cooking? Yesterday, I opened my kitchen cupboard and found cooking salt, as you might expect. But I also found rough crystals of rock salt intended for the salt cellar, flakes of Maldon salt, …
Morning prayer for Wednesday 16 July 2025
Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, Sanctifier of the people of …
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On the cessation of John MacArthur
John F. MacArthur, a stalwart defender of biblical inerrancy and "Lordship" salvation, died today. He was 86. A prominent U.S. evangelical pastor, Chancellor of The Master’s Seminary, and long-time leader of Grace Community Church in California, MacArthur is widely respected for his commitment to biblical exposition and the defence of Reformed theology. Expository preaching MacArthur …
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