I asked God to take away my pride, And God said “No.” He said it was not for Him to take away, But for me to give up. I asked […]
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I'm simply a computer geek who has been in that industry for a couple of decades now and loves living in Brixham since moving here a little over ten years ago. I'm helping out with this site and will do all I can to make it successful. I have lots of fun ideas but I'm sure that you do to, so let's have them please... No, seriously let us know what you would like to see and the sorts of thing you want this site to be capable of doing (making coffee excluded, I've been trying to do that for years)The kingdom of God is in your midst
Jesus’ disciples freely brought their troubles to him because they found him ready and able to deal with any difficulty, affliction, or sickness which they encountered. When Simon brought Jesus […]
Read moreFaith is powerful and a free gift of God
Faith is both a free gift of God and the free assent of our will to the whole truth that God has revealed. To live, grow, and persevere in the […]
Read moreWhat is the good news which Jesus delivers?
The word “kingdom” means something more than a territory or an area of land. It literally means “sovereignty” or “reign” and the power to “rule” and exercise authority. The prophets […]
Read moreCome and see
“Come and see” is the Lord’s invitation for each one of us to discover the joy of friendship and com- munion with the One who made us in love for […]
Read moreCrown of the Christmas festival
In ancient texts of Scripture the Wise Men are Magoi in Greek and Magi in Latin. The singular form, Magos/Magus, is the source of our English word “magician” but had […]
Read moreThe “King of Glory” himself comes to his temple
After Jesus’ birth, Mary fulfils the Jewish right of purification after childbirth. Since she could not afford the customary offering of a lamb, she gives instead two pigeons as an […]
Read moreGod’s unfolding plan of redemption
We see the fulfilment of God’s unfolding plan of redemption in the events leading up to the Incarnation, the birth of the Messiah King. The new era of salvation begins […]
Read moreHe who points the way to the Messiah
John the Baptist bridges the Old and New Testaments. He is the last of the Old Testament prophets who points the way to the Messiah. He is the first of […]
Read moreThe Lord Jesus comes to baptize
Jesus tells us that John the Baptist was more than a prophet (Luke 7:26). John was the voice of the Consoler who is coming (John 1:23; Isaiah 40:1 – 3). […]
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