Category Archives: Teaching

Reflection on Prayer and a Practice of Blessing

Posted on Dec 10, 2017 by M Emlyn Humphries

Matthew 6:5-14 Everyone prays. The prayers we pray are what form our lives. They express our faith as we walk in the world. They express our inner voice. Prayed to God they are the foundation of our hope and breathe … Continue reading →

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Reflection on Punishment and Compassion

Posted on Nov 19, 2017 by M Emlyn Humphries

Psalm 79 English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK) …8 Do not remember against us our former iniquities;[a] let your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low. 9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; … Continue reading →

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Reflection on Punishment

Posted on Nov 12, 2017 by M Emlyn Humphries

Psalm 75 English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK) …6 For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, 7 but it is God who executes judgement, putting down one and lifting up another… 10 All the horns of … Continue reading →

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The Church: Prayer

Posted on Aug 28, 2016 by M Emlyn Humphries

Sunday 28th August 2016 1 Corinthians 14 Prayer is walking with God. It is turning our very selves to being in his presence, to hear by faith that in us, God is well pleased and to ask for what we … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration

Posted on Aug 14, 2016 by M Emlyn Humphries

Sunday 14th August 2016 Matthew 16:13-17:23 Focusing on this large piece of Scripture we get a sense of the danger and urgency of Jesus proclamation. Peter confesses Jesus as Messiah; on the basis of the faith he had, a revelation … Continue reading →