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Who can become a Christian? Once upon a time, Christianity was only available to Jews.  That may astonish us. But equally, the first Christians, who were, after all, Jews, could not possibly have believed that one day they would be vastly outnumbered by non-Jewish Christians. Sure, in those days Gentiles could become Christians, but only...

Be genuine A holiday brochure featured a picturesque village with an ancient church surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees. Tourists were encouraged to visit it and enjoy the welcome of the church and garden. Unfortunately, the advertisers hadn’t visited the place for themselves. While the outside of this church looked lovely, the interior of the...

Living in peace with others Romans 12:17-21 (ESV) Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honourable in the sight of all.  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.  Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is...

Can you find 30 books of the Bible hidden in this passage? This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. He enjoyed it so much that he passed it on to some friends....

Seen this best-watched film? If your recent experiences with social media have left your nerves feeling jangled, then leave it alone this coming weekend.  Instead, why not try for an up-building exercise which will boost your mood and leave you feeling calm?   TRY A FILM!  Send for the DVD of the film that the Guinness...

On church tourists and outrageous lies The Rectory St. James the Least My dear Nephew Darren I was sorry to hear of the dawn call by the police because your church had been broken into, although the theft of tambourines, books of choruses and banners proclaiming “Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam” are likely to...

‘He gave us eyes to see them’:  St Erasmus’ mitre 2nd June is the feast day of St Erasmus or Elmo – not a well-known saint, but a bishop who suffered terribly under Diocletian’s persecution and died in 303. His symbol is a windlass, used to wind up a ship’s anchor, and his name lives...

The Christians’ Prayer The Christians’ prayer did God implore That Peter should be jailed no more! But God, faithfully Had set Peter free He waited, freezing, by the door! By Nigel Beeton

Dancing in the Rain We wait and hope for better times And pray for far less pain; We’re waiting for the storm to pass Taking shelter from the rain. But yet we wait for far too long And waiting seems in vain. The storms outside are stronger still We see torrential rain. So wait not...

I Am the Great Sun (from a Norman crucifix of 1632) I am the great sun, but you do not see me. I am your husband, but you turn away. I am the captive, but you do not free me, I am the captain you will not obey. I am the truth, but you will...

Short prayers Prayers don’t need to be long to be acceptable to God.  For instance, consider: Peter (Matt 14.30):  Lord, save me. A Canaanite woman (Matt 15.25):   Lord, help me. Samuel (1 Sam. 3:10):   Speak, for your servant is listening. Psalm 43.3:    O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me;  let...

John and Jesus Isaiah’s words were ringing out As John called out ‘Prepare the way’ For one who would come who was greater than he, How Moses had longed to see His day. Clad with a garment of camel hair, John’s special ministry had begun, His call to repent and be baptised Announcing the coming...