Good Friday

Pupils at school, when learning about Easter, almost always ask the question, “Why is it called ‘Good Friday’ when it’s the day Jesus died? What’s good about that?”English is one of the few languages that calls this day...

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...