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Going the Extra Mile.

Posted on June 1, 2014 by davidgrose

It says in Matthew chapter 5 verse 41 “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.” (NIV.) These are the words Jesus spoke during what is known as the Sermon on the Mount. In His … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Cross – Part 6 Blind Bartimaeus – A Question of Urgency.

Posted on April 27, 2014 by davidgrose

When Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem for the final time he passed through Jericho, a blind beggar called after him:- “Son of David, have mercy on me!” The Gospel of Mark (10:40-52) names him as Bartimaeus. Many Bystanders … Continue reading →

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Sowing a Seed – (In My Case Birdseed.)

Posted on March 23, 2014 by davidgrose

Originally posted on cairngormmusings:
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…

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Water from the Rock – The Danger of Pride.

Posted on February 16, 2014 by davidgrose

There are two incidents recorded in the Pentateuch where Moses was called upon to bring water from the rock. The first occurred in Exodus chapter 17 and the second in Numbers chapter 20. The first happened on the Israelites journey … Continue reading →

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Lessons from History – 2: Bannockburn.

Posted on April 14, 2013 by davidgrose

Once a group of Scotsmen knelt down to pray. Some distance in front of them an Englishman observed them and stated:- “Look, they are bowing down before me!” His companions were silent at his blasphemy, possibly, expecting a bolt of … Continue reading →

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Repentance = About Turn.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by davidgrose

In the 1920s in some far-flung part of the British Empire a Sergeant Ewan was drilling his men. One of the sides there was a precipitous drop. As the men marched back and forth they found themselves marching towards this … Continue reading →

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A Question of Perspective.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by davidgrose

Which is bigger, the tree or the hill? The tree may take up a greater part of the picture but this is only because it is nearer. Likewise if we push God into the background then he will appear small. … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on January 7, 2013 by davidgrose

The ephemeral nature of the world we live in can be display by a leave turning into autumnal colours. Solomon in Ecclesiates chapter 3 “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity: a time to be … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Cross – Part 1 – The Lamb Slain Before the Foundation of the World.

Posted on December 16, 2012 by davidgrose

Many years ago back in the 1970s I was watching the old Nationwide programme on the television and for some reason they had a rabbi on. He was asked why Jesus had said “My God, My God why have you … Continue reading →

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