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Bad Things Happening to Good People.

Posted on July 14, 2014 by davidgrose

Many people ask the question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Atheists tend to rephrase it as Why does a good God allow bad things to good people? They do this because they want to attack the goodness … Continue reading →

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Lessons From History 3 – A Question of Kingship.

Posted on July 6, 2014 by davidgrose

This year marks the 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This battle is seen as the decisive action of the Scottish War of Independence yet the peace treaty that brought an end to the war was signed … Continue reading →

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The Way, The Truth and The Life.

Posted on June 22, 2014 by davidgrose

In John Chapter 14, verse 6 Jesus says: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.” There are a lot of people out there who object to this verse. These objections … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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 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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