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Monthly news and updates which usually appear in the monthly edition of the Herald.

Commandment Number 9: Do Not Lie

With all these commandments it is vital to remember that they were given to a people who had already been redeemed, not as a way of making them righteous.  The rescue from Egypt had already happened, the people were no longer slaves, but called to be God’s people.  These commandments set out how they should live as God’s people, in God’s land,…

Commandment Number 10: Do Not Covet

In the Book of Common Prayer Communion service these words of Jesus are said before the offering: “So may your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.” It’s a command to live a life of visible light and holy salt, full of God-honouring good works that demonstrate we follow Christ.  What…

Needing a Spiritual MOT…

A few weeks ago, our car went in for a full service and to have the bumpers re-sprayed. The car was running reasonably well, and although I’d noticed a few minor issues I didn’t think much of them. Until I got that phone call. Perhaps you’ve had one like it. “Mr Brown. If funds are tight, can I suggest that you don’t…