by gordon | Nov 20, 2020 | Reflections
“He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.” When Jesus came to perhaps the darkest moment of His life, he took His 3 chosen friends with Him…… but only so far. Coming to the garden of...
by gordon | Nov 6, 2020 | Reflections
During the past months of lockdown and restrictions on our freedom to move about, to BE visitors and to receive visitors, it would not be surprising if we had found it hard to rejoice in the day that lay before us. And yet that is just what the verse from...
by gordon | Oct 2, 2020 | Reflections
A bruised reed he will not break, a smouldering wick He will not snuff out. (Isaiah 42v3) The person spoken of by the Prophet Isaiah is the coming Messiah. It is Jesus. These verses tell us so much about the character of Jesus. But who are these bruised reeds and...
by gordon | Sep 25, 2020 | Reflections
In the late 1950’s there was a detective series on TV called, ‘No Hiding Place.’ Some of you may remember it! The title of the programme reminds me of Psalm 139 v6-11. These verses offer the idea of the impossibility of hiding from or of escaping from God....
by gordon | Sep 18, 2020 | Reflections
“Now when Jesus got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. Suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But he was asleep.” Matt. 8v 23/24. Our life’s journey can feel as if we are in a boat on the sea. Often, all is...
by gordon | Jun 7, 2020 | Reflections
What is Trinity Sunday? It is the day on which the church proclaims the doctrine of the Trinity, one God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is appropriate to celebrate this soon after the Feast of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit appeared to his...
