Found 9 resource(s) in 'Looking at God', for December 2024.
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Christmas Geese From the Vicar What’s the Big Idea? – An Introduction to the Books of the New Testament: John Quiz on John’s Gospel Reflecting Faith: Christmas Tree Decorations The Challenges of Christmas No Room? On the Contrary The most beautiful story ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham gives thanks to the God who comes among... (2942 words)Christmas Geese
The story is told of a farmer who didn’t believe in Jesus. One snowy Christmas Eve, his wife was taking their children to a service at their local church. He refused to come saying: ‘Why would God lower Himself to come to Earth as a man? That’s ridiculous!’ So, they left him at home. During... (300 words)From the Vicar
The story is told of a farmer who didn’t believe in Jesus. One snowy Christmas Eve, his wife was taking their children to a service at their local church. He refused to come saying: ‘Why would God lower Himself to come to Earth as a man? That’s ridiculous!’ So, they left him at home. During... (300 words)What’s the Big Idea? – An Introduction to the Books of the New Testament: John
‘John’s Gospel is like a pool in which a child may wade and an elephant can swim. It is for the beginner in the faith and for the mature Christian.’ (Leon Morris). The Apostle John is usually credited with the authorship of this Gospel, writing in Ephesus at the end of the First Century. His... (283 words)Quiz on John’s Gospel
Why was John the Baptist sent from God? To perform miracles and signs – To bear witness of the light – To explain the writings of the prophets What did John the Baptist say when he saw Jesus? Behold the Saviour of the world! – You are the true Son of God – Behold the... (573 words)Reflecting Faith: Christmas Tree Decorations
Over the decades the decorations on my home Christmas tree have come and gone. From an eclectic colourful mix of baubles and home-made items when the children were young, to a radical change to ‘contemporary’ and ‘sophisticated’. It didn’t last long, as quite frankly they seemed a bit dull, lifeless and lacking real meaning. We quite rapidly... (331 words)The Challenges of Christmas
Christmas is a great time of year, but it’s not without its challenges! After one family had put up 250,000 Christmas lights outside, they didn’t dare boil a kettle for fear of blowing the system! The challenge of over-indulging We all remember the episode of the Vicar of Dibley, where she had to consume four... (297 words)No Room? On the Contrary
All over the world, doors are being slammed shut this Christmas. As the wars in the Middle East, in Ukraine and in Sudan rage on, millions are losing their homes and places of safety. Elsewhere, hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers and would-be immigrants are on the road, seeking refuge anywhere they can find it.... (352 words)The most beautiful story
A well-known atheist was being interviewed on Radio 4. When asked how he spent Christmas, he said that he went to Midnight Mass at church. “But you’re an atheist”, his interviewer protested. “Yes”, he replied, “but what they celebrate at Christmas is the most beautiful story ever told.” That ‘beautiful story’ tells of a Creator... (299 words)
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