Tag Archives: Redemption

Beware on Good Friday: God sides with the vulnerable

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Ian Black

Which words stood out for you as we read John’s account of the final moments of Jesus’ life – his trial before Pilate, condemnation and immediate crucifixion and burial? At the moment one phrase seems particularly relevant, Pilate’s question ‘what … Continue reading →

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Creationtide: Our rooting in Creation and Redemption

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Ian Black

I must have heard that reading (Matthew 18:15-20), about two or three being together and God being in the midst of them, hundreds of times. Each time I have read it as an encouragement to small congregations and it is. … Continue reading →

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Taking the apple

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Ian Black

There is a Christmas Carol, Adam lay ybounden, which I must have heard hundreds of times. Sometimes I don’t get beyond the second line, with its reference to 4,000 winters and therefore a timescale with far too many naughts missing, … Continue reading →

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