Being and Doing – 5 June – Harsh Judgments
OF ALL spirits, I believe the spirit of judging is the worst…
Author: suffolkvicar
A vicar from Suffolk who writes things down to stop him endlessly talking about them
Being and Doing – 4 June – Harsh Judgments
When shall we learn to keep the knowledge always present with us that often kindness is our best uprightness, and our truest justice is mercy?
Rublev and the Nodding Dog God – A Sermon
It’s far too simple a thing to pray the Grace at the end of worship and not contemplate what it means to live a life full of Christlike grace, unconditional Godly love and the wide and welcoming fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Being and Doing – 3 June – Conversation
As a general rule, no man can fall into conversation with another without being able to learn something valuable from him. But in order to get at this benefit there must be something of an accommodating spirit on both sides;
Being and Doing – 2 June – Conversation
…far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
Being and Doing – 1 June – Conversation
WHEN with dear friends sweet talk I hold,
And all the flowers of life unfold;
Let not my heart within me burn,
Except in all I Thee discern.
Being and Doing – 31 May – Conversation
Being and Doing – 31 May – Conversation DO NOT flatter yourself that your thoughts are under due control, your desires properly regulated, or your dispositions subject as they should be to Christian principle, if your intercourse with others consists mainly of frivolous gossip, impertinent anecdotes, speculations on the character and affairs of your neighbours,… Continue reading Being and Doing – 31 May – Conversation
Being and Doing – 30 May – Silence
But the best of all is silence from unnecessary and wandering thoughts, because that is essential to internal recollection,
Being and Doing – 29 May – Argument
WE should continually examine ourselves whether we are arguing for the sake of truth or triumph.
Being and Doing – 28 May – Plain Speaking
It is good to be plain spoken, but within the limits of charity.
Suffolk Vicar 