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The Open Door Policy

November 6, 2012, Published by

There has always been debate about the Catholic doctrine of cardinal sins, but slightly less print space has been dedicated to debating the cardinal sins in my parents’ house. Growing up I was barely even aware of the Pope, but what the parents said was law. There were three cardinal sins in our house: not washing the dishes, not cleaning your room, and leaving lights on after you. It was drummed into me the fact that when there was no one in the room, there was no reason to leave the light on. I see this in action now when...
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The Compassion Of The Christ

April 3, 2012, Published by

I should start with some honesty; the passing season hasn’t been the easiest for me. It’s been one of those seasons where you’re only too aware of your failings and the enemy is keen to manufacture a few more to feed into the mix. In worship there are moments when I’ll find my self looking ahead and above and, being as we’re now meeting in a beautiful old building, my eyes will fix on the cross. I love that for hundreds of years architects have built in this focus on the cross to the very way the designed the bricks...
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Liberty

January 11, 2012, Published by

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day in America. Today is a an opportunity to call attention to the issue of the millions trafficked annually and the 27 million globally who live as slaves. That’s more people living in slavery now than at any other point in human history. The statistics present grim reading. Trafficking is the second largest organised crime in the world today. Trafficking for sexual exploitation generates $27.8 billion each year. That is more than the GDP of many countries. The majority of victims are sold into lives of prostitution where they are sold for sex many times...
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Christmas: It’s All About A Gift

December 16, 2011, Published by

Some people will tell you Christmas isn’t all about gifts. Pah. Christmas is all about a gift. Let’s be honest – if you asked people for the things that remind them of Christmas then it’s likely that, in true Family Fortunes fashion, gifts would be one of the top answers. Gifts are one of those things that human nature loves. A gift is an opportunity to show someone that you love them, value them and care for them. It’s an opportunity to take a moment out and say to someone that you thought about them and that you wanted them...
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The Light Threshold

December 12, 2011, Published by

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV) I’ve blogged over the past few weeks on the way we grow, using the analogy of plants that grow towards the light. This post, however, spins that...
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