Letter from the Manse (145)
Thought provoking, biblical, often topical but always worth a read!
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Persecution
Christians across the world are suffering. The media, both secular and Christian, report appalling cases of persecution on a daily basis - situations where Christians are tortured, raped, imprisoned, killed.
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It means what it says
I recently re-read an old and familiar friend: J.R.R Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ for the first time in 15 years. It’s one of the most well-known and widely read books in the English language and in consequence many theories have been devised about it.
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When is a lie a lie?
Reading through the Old Testament with four children is a challenge. One issue that has come up a number of times has been the importance of telling the truth, and whether it’s ever right to deceive somebody.
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Happy with my hymnbook
A few weeks ago I was at a conference. It was excellent. The accommodation was good and the food was plentiful. It was good to catch up with old friends and to make some new ones. And there was a lovely unity. Those who chaired sessions or spoke were united…
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A very special day
I’m writing this six days before Easter Sunday and looking forward to that very special day. As near as it can be calculated, it is the actual anniversary of the great event. Jesus was executed during the Jewish Festival of Passover and rose three days later.
