Being and Doing – 1 March – Patience
ON the whole it is patience which makes the final difference between those who succeed or fail, in all things.
Being and Doing – 28 February – Patience
IF thou wilt thyself be borne with, bear also with another.
Resisting the Prowling Lion – Day 6
We need to learn that each of us is responsible for our own faith and it can never be the fault of an out-of-tune choir, a poorly prepared sermon, or a colicky baby in the children’s area, if we do not draw close to God.
Resisting the Prowling Lion – Day 5
…being a young man I was ‘pounced’ on by other members of the congregation and, in fairly quick succession become a member of the choir, a Bible Study group, and had a seat on the Parochial Church Council. Rich ground for a large helping of ‘smugness á la Screwtape’!
Being and Doing – 27 February – Unselfishness
WHILE you have any love in you exercise it, make the most of it, feed it by the sight of good things and by imitation of good deeds.
Being and Doing – 26 February – Kindness
IF you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness
Sermon: ‘It Is Written…’ (Hearing what the Bible Clearly Says)
‘It Is Written…’ (Hearing what the Bible Clearly Says) Sermon at St John the Baptist, Felixstowe 26 February 2023 – Sunday before Lent Text: ‘Away with you, Satan! for it is written,“Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.” ’ (Matthew 4v10) God give you peace my Sisters and Brothers. The Medieval Church had a unique way… Continue reading Sermon: ‘It Is Written…’ (Hearing what the Bible Clearly Says)
Being and Doing – 25 February – Charitableness
We find it difficult to think well of those by whom we are thwarted or depressed, and we are ready to admit every excuse for the vices of those who are useful or agreeable to us.
Resisting the Prowling Lion – Day 4
The solution for being sinned against (perceived or real) can never be to sin back but can only ever be the free-will offering of forgiveness and love.
Being and Doing – 24 February – Charitableness
OUR private severity against sinners should be ever checked by the remembrance of our own sin.
Suffolk Vicar 