Monthly Archives: December 2012

One year on

This time last year, ie in the dying hours of 2011, I decided to become a blogger. Not the weekly Church Newsletter (Connections) blog, but a real Internet blog. Since then I’ve written 35 or so blog entries so am … Continue reading

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How NT Wright Stole Christmas

I’m passing on this interesting blog that goes back a few years but is worth the read on how one of my favourite authors, NT Wright, has challenged our stock view of the Christmas Story. http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/leithart/

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Christmas Worship at Priestfield

Looking for a place to come for Christmas reflection and worship? You’re welcome to join us at Priestfield Church on Dalkeith Road to celebrate the birth of the Christ-child.   Sunday – 10.30am Mary – Tell God I say yes   … Continue reading

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The dangers of using words to describe the Word

A couple of things I posted on Facebook today. Short reflection on how we have corrupted the spirit of St Nicholas, i.e. Santa Claus… You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa … Continue reading

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On (fallen) human nature

  I found this cartoon insightful – linking it to a comment I made on the Jesus Creed blog, which I highly recommend.

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Hay Family – Christmas Newsletter 2012

Welcome to the Hay family Christmas Newsletter 2012. We wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and presence of God to journey with you in 2013. 2012 xmas letter Lower res 2012 xmas letter 2

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Will I really let this watchdog bite me voluntarily?

You can always tell when different parts of the establishment know something is coming they don’t like. They bring out big guns briefing against it in advance. And that’s what we have seen in advance of the report by Lord … Continue reading

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