by Samuel Smithson | Dec 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Every Christmas I am reminded of why we must not stop remembering and retelling the story of the first Christmas; why we must not stop singing the carols and listening to the readings from the bible which tell us of this wonderful point in history when God came to...
by Samuel Smithson | Dec 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
I was listening to someone on the radio being asked what he thought Christmas was all about. He paused for a moment and then said,’ Well, you know – ‘Peace on earth; good will towards men’. His interviewer, not wanting to let him off the hook, then asked, ’Which...
by Samuel Smithson | Dec 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians Chapter 5 verses 16 – 24 Advent 4 2014 I love these verses from Paul’s letter to the Christians at Thessalonika; they, like the whole letter, are so encouraging...
by Samuel Smithson | Dec 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Mark 1 verses 1 to 8. So another Christmas approaches. Another season of goodwill and celebration. Lots of preparations. Lots of food to buy, decorations to put up. Lots of over excited children and perhaps lots of stress for some of you as you try to get...
by Samuel Smithson | Nov 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Study Questions for Romans Chapter 7: 4 – Chapter 8: 4 This is at one and the same time one of the most difficult to understand and, once understood, liberating passages in the whole of the New Testament. Paul is here explaining why those who struggle with...
by Samuel Smithson | Nov 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Romans Chapter 7 verse 4 – Chapter 8 verse 4 Next Sunday is Advent Sunday and we shall be taking a break from our series of talks on Paul’s letter to the Romans. I realise from conversations that some people have enjoyed our series and found it very useful – taking...
