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Found 10 resource(s) in 'Looking at God', for May 2026.
Looking at God (all articles) in May 2026
The power of Pentecost From the Vicar 50 days after Easter Ever thought about wearing a cross as a necklace? What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Books of the Old Testament: Ezekiel The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust Reflected Faith Series: The Creed (Part 1) Abraham: the man who made the biggest leap... (3192 words)The power of Pentecost
The celebration of Pentecost this month could be described as a birthday party for the church, when we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit to the first disciples (Acts 2:1-13). What are we celebrating? God’s Promise: The disciples obeyed Jesus’ instructions as they gathered in the Upper Room: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait... (303 words)From the Vicar
The celebration of Pentecost this month could be described as a birthday party for the church, when we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit to the first disciples (Acts 2:1-13). What are we celebrating? God’s Promise: The disciples obeyed Jesus’ instructions as they gathered in the Upper Room: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait... (300 words)50 days after Easter
Pentecost. The word means ’50 days after Easter’. It’s the celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit as recorded in Acts chapter 2, and it’s the birthday of the Church. So far so good; but beyond this, things get a bit hazy for some of us. We are familiar with the idea of God... (412 words)Ever thought about wearing a cross as a necklace?
“Good morning, sir, madam. You’re interested in a cross and chain I believe? Very wise, sir, if I might say so. So modern, so chic. Never out of fashion. Will you be interested in one with the little man on it, or without?” “Let us see both, please.” “Very wise sir. Now here we have... (392 words)What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Books of the Old Testament: Ezekiel
Ezekiel was a prophet who proclaimed judgment to God’s people in the 6th century BC. He was among the group of Jews exiled in Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. Ezekiel received his call when he was 30 years old through a vision of the glory of God. His ministry finished 22 years later with a vision of... (286 words)The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust
‘Lust is the craving for salt by a man who is dying of thirst’ (Frederick Beucher). This month’s Deadly Sin is lust. It is usually understood as an intense desire for sexual pleasure, but can include other things eg food, success or fame. Objectifying a person for our own selfish pleasure can leave us feeling... (296 words)Reflected Faith Series: The Creed (Part 1)
There are various sections that make up a Communion service. While different denominations, and different styles of churches even within the same denomination, may do things differently, generally speaking they all include the same foundational elements. So, after the Bible readings, and then sermon, what follows next? In Common Worship (CW) we ‘immediately’ jump to... (327 words)Abraham: the man who made the biggest leap of faith in history
If we need to get somewhere by public transport, we look at the route and trust the driver knows the way. By faith, we accept that he or she will get us safely to where we want to go. It was very different for Abraham. God told him to leave his homeland and begin a... (318 words)Peaceful mind in the month of Pentecost
Luke 11:11-13 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give... (211 words)
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