Proper Time – Page 7 – The Reflectionary

Jeremiah 31:27-34

October 3, 2016

It’s not that the Old Testament is the covenant of Law and the New Testament is the covenant of Grace – it always was Grace. Right from the start. This always was Plan A. … More Jeremiah 31:27-34

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

September 26, 2016

He was SO ME, ME, ME that he thought he was really SO+ME+BODY special. He was clever and rich and he had a nice car and a good job and really, really great hair.

But God looked at Mr SOMEBODY and said ‘Do you think you are important because you are so clever? NO, that does not make you important.’ … More 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

Ps 37, Lam 3:19-26, Hab 1:1-4, 2:1-4

September 19, 2016

All through the Bible we see people very honestly showing God their confusion. Some even shout at God! That’s OK. He can handle it. … More Ps 37, Lam 3:19-26, Hab 1:1-4, 2:1-4

Luke 16:19-31

September 12, 2016

The differences in their lives are clear, but the differences in their deaths even more so.

Lazarus dies and is carried by angels to Abraham’s side.
Dives dies and is buried. … More Luke 16:19-31

Luke 16:1-13

September 5, 2016

It’s a classic moral tale about being honest and not cheating – and then Jesus goes and messes it up by patting the cheat on the back. What? … More Luke 16:1-13

1 Timothy 1:12-17, Psalm 51:1-10, Luke 15:1-10

August 29, 2016

The church has never been a place for good people. It’s a place for broken, hurting, ordinary people – just like you and me. And God rejoices. … More 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Psalm 51:1-10, Luke 15:1-10

An Activity God is the ultimate recycler. We can worship him for his endless patience and creativity with this simple activity with plasticine. You will need a supply of plasticine small paper plates to work on Pencils OR You could also have a go at encaustic wax art – it’s easier than it … More Jeremiah 18:1-11

Jeremiah 2:4-13

August 15, 2016

Israel jumped onto every passing bandwagon, adopted every passing religious fad, committed themselves to whatever latest celebrity idol was fashionable. At least the surrounding nations were faithful to their lumps of stone and wood and metal. … More Jeremiah 2:4-13

Jeremiah 1:4-10

August 8, 2016

There is no status in the kingdom of God. A call to ordained ministry is not more important than a call to sit with a troubled neighbour. In fact, I’d say we are crying out for the latter in modern western society. It’s a gifting I greatly admire – I’m pants at it myself. … More Jeremiah 1:4-10

Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19

August 1, 2016

This is not a comforting part of the Bible. These passages don’t get onto inspirational posters and facebook memes. This is hard. But so is life, sometimes. … More Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19