The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

I make no apologies for dwelling on the same Bible verses of late; this is all part of meditation, ‘gnawing’ on God’s word until we have drained every last drop of nutrition from it. All too often I skip over passages merrily, keen to prove what a...

Cliché?

A cliché, the dictionary tells us, is “a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.” As a literary device, it’s not considered a good idea. Other words that come to mind are hackneyed (lacking significance through...

True and proper worship (Part 2)

Having a servant’s heart is a key element in true and proper worship.In Tim Hughes’s book ‘A Passion For Your Name’, he tells the story of a well-known worship leader who as a young man was very keen to be involved in leading worship. He spoke...

True and proper worship

Perhaps one of the most well-known verses in the Bible about worship is Romans 12:1:”Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper...

The Door of Faith

A door is a means of getting into somewhere or getting out of a building. There are different kind of doors – some are big, some (as in Alice in Wonderland) very small; some open in both directions (as in restaurants, allowing easy access in and out of the...