It’s common at church to talk about activity. If a person is active, they attend meetings and activities, and fulfill responsibilities. They’re dedicated. But Christ goes beyond this: He speaks of being quickened. Quickened contains the idea of activity, motion, or an increase of speed, but at its centre is the idea of life or animation. Being quickened is a spiritual process … Continue reading Being quickened: lively or lukewarm?
How do you see conscience? Some see it as a little voice, like Jiminy Cricket, that nudges us in the right direction when we are about to make a decision, or a ‘twinge’ felt after doing something we probably shouldn’t have done. Others see it as something more profound – a precious gift bestowed on … Continue reading Conscience: a whole lot more than Jiminy Cricket
http://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/jesus-heals-a-lame-man-on-the-sabbath?cid=HPTH100313114&lang=eng I love these short, simple, but beautiful videos. This one depicts Jesus healing a lame man on the Sabbath. As I watched it just now, I recognised some precious things. First, our Saviour knows each of us; he comes to all who are in need; his healing power is available to everyone – including … Continue reading “Take up thy bed, and walk”
Thoughts on John 15:9-11 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might … Continue reading Abiding in Christ’s love
A distressed parent brought his son, afflicted with an evil spirit, to the apostles in Jerusalem. They could not cure him, however, so he came to Jesus, who cast out the evil spirit and healed the boy. The apostles asked him why they could not do it, and the Master replied, Because of your [little … Continue reading Mustard-seed faith
Peaceable Treasures 