Category Archives: reflections

The Cuckoo.

Posted on June 10, 2014 by davidgrose

A few weeks ago I was walking along the banks of the River Spey when I heard a cuckoo call. Unusually it was not in the distance but close by. I waited for it to call again. The next time … Continue reading →

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John Chapter 21 – The Miraculous Catch of Fish.

Posted on May 25, 2014 by davidgrose

I have heard many sermons over the years based on this passage almost invariably they condemn Peter for going back to fishing as a spiritually backward step. But where in these verses does Jesus condemn Peter for fishing? Well, if … Continue reading →

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In Acts chapter 3 there is the familiar story of Peter and John going up to the temple to pray and healing a beggar who was asking for alms. Most believers are familiar with Peter addressing the beggar with the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 17, 2014 by davidgrose | Leave a comment

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

Posted on May 4, 2014 by davidgrose

When Pontius Pilate ordered the execution of Jesus the inscription that Pilate wrote describing the capital offence for which Jesus was being executed was “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” When the Jewish rulers saw what was written they … Continue reading →

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Sowing a Seed – (In My Case Birdseed.)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by davidgrose

Today when viewing or listening to the Christian media one often finds references to “Sowing a seed,”  in connection with funding of Christian ministries. Sometimes these appeals are accompanied by direct promises that any gift to their ministry will result … Continue reading →

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Christ in Saturnalia – A Postscript

Posted on December 29, 2013 by davidgrose

(See also previous post) I came across a reference to Saturnalia whilst reading an historical novel. There was a passing comment about a slave owner who decided to free his slaves at Saturnalia. The slaves who were looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Christ in Saturnalia.

Posted on November 24, 2013 by davidgrose

The title of this post is chosen deliberately to raise a few eyebrows. Especially from those Christians who oppose the celebration of Christmas because it is based on a pagan festival. The pagan festival in question being Saturnalia. How can … Continue reading →

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Biblical Diversity.

Posted on October 27, 2013 by davidgrose

Diversity is one of those words much in use these days, whether it is bio-diversity (the variety of all kinds of life on this planet) or the diversity of lifestyles and beliefs. The former, from a Biblical point of view, … Continue reading →

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A Question of Sacrifice

Posted on October 20, 2013 by davidgrose

As the time of year approaches when the poppy sellers appear, one of the words one often hears in the media is the word ‘sacrifice.’ It  is not a word that is popular today, especially when used in the context … Continue reading →

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The Emmaus Road.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by davidgrose

I have touched on this subject in Reflections on the Cross Part 5 but in this post I intend to look further into this incident in Scripture. This passage records an incident that happened after the Resurrection. “Now that same … Continue reading →

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