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A Life of Leaving – A Sermon

The lesson the disciples missed is that eternal life is not only about following Jesus (even the Rich Young Ruler wants to do that) but also about leaving things behind.

The Gospel is not about receiving – what’s in it for me?
But about leaving the past in dust and ashes – which is a reward in itself.

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Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 31 – Looking Forward

Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 31 – Looking Forward If the old year has brought to you trial and sorrow, sin or failure, bid them farewell and look forward to the New Year.  It is the habit at this time to look back and mourn over what has been; to linger round its crosses and to think… Continue reading Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 31 – Looking Forward

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Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 30 – The Roads Last Turn

Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 30 – The Roads Last Turn Let me but live my life from year to year,  With forward face and unreluctant soul,  Not hastening to, nor turning from the goal; Nor mourning things that disappear  In the dim past, nor holding back in fear  From what the future veils; but with… Continue reading Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 30 – The Roads Last Turn

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Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 29 – Sorrow and Selfishness

Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 29 – Sorrow and Selfishness There is no selfishness greater than a life which forgets in the isolation of sorrow that others are sorrowing and need our help. (Reverend Stopford A. Brooke) We lose our griefs by making others cease to grieve. Physical strength is measured by what one can carry; … Continue reading Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 29 – Sorrow and Selfishness