I have squandered the splendid years that the Lord God gave to my youth
In attempting impossible thing, deeming them alone worth the toil,
Was it folly or grace? Not men shall judge me, but God
I have squandered the splendid years:
Lord, if I had the years I would squander them over again,
Aye fling them from me!
via The fool.
Doing another experiment!
All the books of the Old Testament, introduced and listed in order, to help with making sense of the big picture and how this bizarre, wonderful and mysterious library of books all fits together. If it helps you navigate you way about, and have a clue what to expect when you dip into the different bits of the Old Testament, then it’s done it’s job. An unscientific, imprecise overview, not a detailed study guide (maybe I’ll write one of those later….)
A good creation, but it all goes wrong. The beginning of God’s plan to restore everything, through one small family, headed by Abraham. Land, Descendants and Blessing – 3 Key Promises that grow and change. After a famine, they all end up in slavery, then Rescue from Egypt, (The Exodus) some big laws and lots of smaller ones Read more…
Just over a year ago, a large cardboard box – with air holes – was found on the vicarage doorstep…..In a plain brown envelope, sellotaped to the top, was the following letter:
Dear Vicar/Reverend/Reverend Doctor/Canon/Father/Pastor/(Insert First Name Here)*
(*Please delete as appropriate)
Congratulations! Your parish is a Winner! Your parish has been selected from thousands of similar parishes to receive delivery of a brand new, top of the range curate. With the proper care and attention, he/she should provide years of enjoyment and pleasure for the whole congregation. However, can we at Church House provide you with just a few simple guidelines to help you bring up your new curate to be church-trained and healthy in every way. Read more…
If only I was a purple website or even a dark green one, how happy I would be.
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