In this post Phil draws our Christmas blog series to a close with a look at the arrival of the Magi. Jesus, the Light of the World, is shining in the darkness so that mankind can see. The Light of the World (Matthew 2:1-12) Phil Clarke Eastern visitors Jesus is a little older now, even […]
The Light Arrives
Here, at the mid-point of our Advent series, Light in the Darkness, Phil sets the central moment of all history in context as the Light arrives. The Light Arrives (Luke 2:1–7) Phil Clarke A decree from Caesar Augustus On the surface, human history appears to be made by the great, by the movers and shakers, […]
The King Is Buried
The King Is Buried Devotion written by Phil Clarke Read: Matthew 27:57-66 Friday draws to a close, Sabbath beginning at sunset. Jesus’ foes have done their worst, and He did nothing to prevent them. Strange and perplexing signs have been seen, but dots are yet to be connected. Now is the time of darkness and […]
Love is the Way
This poem, written by Phil Clarke, opened our Carol Service this year. We thought it would be good to share it with you all this Christmas. Love is the Way Before the day began that days began, When stars were but a twinkle in God’s eye, Before the eldest angel ever sang, Love was the […]
Bezalel Ben-Uri Ben-Hur
Bezalel Ben-Uri Ben-Hur You may not be aware of the name. Bezalel. Who is he? You may have skipped over his name as you read about the making of the Tent of Meeting. He is the first person we are told about in the Bible to receive gifts of the Spirit. We meet Bezalel in […]