In the middle of the 16th Century, Scotsman William Kethe, fled to Geneva for safety. While in exile, he wrote the hymn All people who on earth do dwell. This is a….
In the middle of the 16th Century, Scotsman William Kethe, fled to Geneva for safety. While in exile, he wrote the hymn All people who on earth do dwell. This is a….
The account of the wise men or magi from the east visiting Jesus only occurs in the gospel of Matthew. Traditionally, the church celebrates this visit (called ‘Epiphany’) in January….
Each of the gospel writers, under the inspiration of God, has a different approach to the way they tell of the life of Jesus on earth. Consider the starting point of each gospel….
It‘s near the end of the first century AD, and the Apostle John is now a very old man. But before he goes home to the Lord, he wants to ensure that the believers…
Psalm 73 is a heartfelt reflection by Asaph, who grapples with the apparent prosperity of the wicked, while all around, the righteous seem to be suffering. Asaph was a prominent…
It is 90 years after the first Jews have returned from exile in Babylon, yet Nehemiah is still in Susa in Persia, faithfully
serving King Artaxerxes. We don’t know why…
There is a great deal of noise on Mt Carmel. You can hear for it for miles around. And those nearby watch as 450
men – prophets of Baal – shout and leap up and…
The book of Titus is a pastoral letter written by the Apostle Paul to his fellow worker and friend, Titus. In this letter
Paul teaches him how to establish and oversee…
Psalm 23 is probably the best known of all the songs in the Bible’s song book. Although it is often used at funerals, it
is actually a psalm for the living. It is a Psalm for us to apply…
I love making bread! There is something therapeutic about kneading the dough and seeing the yeast at work as the mixture rises. Then there is the amazing smell wafting through the house…