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Did Jesus really say that?

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing, and when was it that we saw you sick […]

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Peace and Security?

“When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labour pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape!”  (1 Thessalonians 5:3) Hi Fighter, I don’t often depart from the Gospel text in my weekly newsletters but this verse from Paul’s first letter to the

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It’s All About Love!

‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 22:37-40) Hi

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Let anyone with ears listen

“And [Jesus] told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up.” (Matthew 13:3-4) Thus begins the ‘Parable of the Sower’ – a story Jesus told about a farmer who carefully ploughs his

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Feast of the Forgotten

“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.” (Acts 2:17) Greetings, Fighter, It’s Pentecost Sunday this week – the Feast of the

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Blessed are the poor in spirit

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Greetings, Fighter, You likely recognise the blessing quoted above as being from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. You probably remember some of the other blessings made alongside it: Blessed are the meek Blessed are the merciful Blessed are the peacemakers These

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Was Paul crucified for you?

“For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified

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Jesus Christ, Liberator

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”” (John 1:29) January 14, 2023 Greetings, Fighter, Forgive me for starting today with this declaration from John the Baptist – one that is likely to alienate all but the most

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