Empire or Reign of GodChristmasThere rose an empire based in Rome;fine ruins still recall its fame.They said their emperors were gods;few people now would praise their name.In conquered lands a child was born;his fate to die by empire’s will.Now though two thousand years have gone,his birth and death are honoured still.The Caesars did not saveContinue reading “Empire or Reign of God”
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The Need for Prayer
The Need for PrayerPentecost 19; Luke 181-14I’ve got a problem with prayerand it’s not just my discomfortwith Jesus’ teaching story.I don’t think the God I knowis anything like the unjust judgeworn down by determined nagging.Do we think that incessant prayingwill prompt God to enforce justice?I get Jesus’ point about the needto pray always and notContinue reading “The Need for Prayer”
Fire and Division
Fire and DivisionPentecost 10; Luke 12:49-59He came to bring fire to the Earth,fire that cleanses and refines,fire that warms and enlivens.He wished it was already kindledwhile he could shelter the flame,guide it to make light, bake bread,separate pure metal from dross.Then he felt the dark and coldclosing in on him, and he knewthe spark wouldContinue reading “Fire and Division”
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