Matthew 10:9-15, written in the first century AD, reflects a period of Roman rule in Palestine. Jesus’ instructions to his disciples emphasize trust in divine provision and rejection of worldly wealth. The cultural context highlights the importance of hospitality and the challenges to traditional religious norms. This passage invites a deeper faith and emphasizes the significance of community and hospitality in the Christian journey.
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When Will You Be Loved?
The Everly Brothers introduced a song by this title in the 1960s, Linda Ronstadt produced the definitive version in the 70s, and the question resonates with every human being. Everyone wants to be loved. This is an important truth for every community because, if someone is not loved, they find it difficult to love. YouContinue reading “When Will You Be Loved?”
The Loneliest Sheep
A high-profile new resident arrived in Dumfries and Galloway recently – a ewe once known as ‘Britain’s Loneliest Sheep’. Fiona, as she has been named, was rescued after being stranded for more than two years at the foot of cliffs in the Scottish Highlands. Fiona’s plight hit the headlines after a kayaker photographed her stillContinue reading “The Loneliest Sheep”
The only way the world will recognize…
The only way the world will recognize… The only way the world will recognize the mission of Jesus is by the unity of his church. But this unity of the church must be translated into total community. Jesus spoke of the absolute unity between his Father and himself. And his prayer for us is thatContinue reading “The only way the world will recognize…”
We celebrate the outpouring…
We celebrate the outpouring… We celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of full community because it meant that paradise was given back in the midst of an unpeaceful, hostile environment. Jesus had begun this spiritual battle against the injustice of mammon, against impurity in human relationships, and against killing and war.Continue reading “We celebrate the outpouring…”
This is a time
This is a time when the whole world is in extreme danger. It is urgent therefore that we decide to accept the gift God offers us: life in the communal church, a life of unity. View Post
Spiritual Discipline 0130
This new reign of Christ is to be revealedin each individual person. It must become evident in you, in me, in all of us. Now something new is possible. Unless we place ourselves within this truth, we can accomplish nothing. This is no dogma; it is not… View Post
Can Art Become Idolatry?
An insightful look at how we truly view our art, music and creations. http://t.co/2Co97drM0v
Rethink Worship
How would you define worship? It is common for people – especially people of faith – to speak of human beings as creatures that were made to worship (as some hymns proclaim). Many anthropological studies have shown that every human culture has had worshipping rituals that they held dear. If this is true, then worshipContinue reading “Rethink Worship”