In church meetings across the world, week after week, we hear this rather encouraging portion of Scripture, reminding us that God is with us when we are gathered together in His [Jesus] name. Is it true that where two or three are gathered, God is with us…? Read on to see the answer to this question…
Tag: Matthew
Counter-Culture – Love Beyond Tribe (3/3)
How easy it is to love those who love us, since we are nice, agreeable people! But what about those who don’t reciprocate?
Some thoughts from the Sermon on the Mount.
Counter-Culture – The Extra Mile (2/3)
What image does turning the other cheek, going the extra mile or giving away your coat conjure up in your mind?
Some thoughts from the Sermon on the Mount.
Counter-Culture – Reflecting a Change of Heart (1/3)
An eye for an eye..?
We have been inexorably drawn into the claims culture. We are bombarded with adverts like, “Have you been in a no-fault accident?” We have been given to believe that someone is always to blame; Jesus reminds us that it used to be normal to seek recompense when wronged, even to the point of death; now we are being encouraged not to resist when wronged…