Tag Archives: bible

We appear foolish

Posted on Jan 25, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Follow me says Jesus- how their hearts must have been warmed to immediately follow the call. To leave boats, to leave parents. Follow me – the kingdom of heaven is at hand and it is good news. Follow me – … Continue reading →

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What are you looking for?

Posted on Jan 18, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

John, declares, testifies and exclaims as to who Jesus is and two of John’s disciples follow Jesus. This is what Jesus asks them, What are you looking for? Their answer is to call him Teacher or Master and ask where … Continue reading →

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Tax collector or pharisee?

Posted on Oct 30, 2025 by M Emlyn Humphries

The parable of the tax collector and the pharisee in Luke chapter 18 verses 9 to 14 is a parable with a twist; we are drawn to identify with the tax collector but in doing so become the pharisee. The … Continue reading →

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Christ the true potter.

Posted on Sep 7, 2025 by M Emlyn Humphries

Gabriel who usually delivers our talk is on holiday in his home nation of the Philippines. Today we focused on Jeremiah and how the reading helped us understand the words of Jesus. The Psalm was also significant in out discussion. … Continue reading →

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Imagine

Posted on Sep 6, 2025 by M Emlyn Humphries

We meet at 9-30am for refreshments, read and reflect on scripture, using the Lectionary reading for that Sunday, and listen to or sing some songs. Sometimes we look at the Old Testament reading and wonder at how Jesus might have … Continue reading →