Author Archives: Peter

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Those who marry the spirit of this age will find themselves widows in the next.

The language of grace

Posted on 24 October 2006 by Peter

Well, as I mentioned recently, if you are a Christian, the world will hate you. Fighting to right an injustice in court is certainly something we should engage in. However, I’d still sound a word of caution against getting too wrapped … Continue reading →

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The prayer of Jabez?

Posted on 22 October 2006 by Peter

Currently I am studying 1 Chronicles, and am at the beginning – reading (OK, flitting) through the list of names and families. Anyway, on Saturday I came to 1 Chronicles 4:10 which reads: Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, … Continue reading →

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I knew there was something wrong :-)

Posted on 20 October 2006 by Peter

With all approriate h/t to CaNN for the silly graphic. Made me snigger, anyway. 😉

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Reflections on Spirit of the Age, Part 2

Posted on 19 October 2006 by Peter

Perhaps it might seem that I am spending too much time on this word, but I think it is important that words such as this, if adjudged genuine, are responded to. The original word can be found here, and the first part … Continue reading →

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…when there is no peace

Posted on 18 October 2006 by Peter

I don’t know if I have a masochistic streak or something, but I genuinely do try to reach out to the ‘liberal’ camp – we may fundamentally disagree on much, but I think it’s important to keep some lines of … Continue reading →

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Peace, peace….

Posted on 13 October 2006 by Peter

Yes, the PoR report on the diocese of NewWest is out. One has to wonder if it was worth the effort. I feel kind of sorry for the panel – they have an almost hopeless job. I’ll leave others to … Continue reading →

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October?

Posted on 13 October 2006 by Peter

October? If U2 had been Calgarian that song would be called ‘September’. In fact, we are due to get our first taste of winter on Monday with sub-zero maximums and snow. A massive low pressure system over Hudsons bay is … Continue reading →

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Sacrifices to continue

Posted on 12 October 2006 by Peter

From what little glimpses of Gods’ character I have had, I have beheld the burning intensity of both love and holiness; mercy and justice. I do not know how they are held together, but they are. I think this is why the prophets … Continue reading →

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Profound insult to Christ?

Posted on 9 October 2006 by Peter

One of the things I do when reading the Anglican Journal is to turn to the letters page just to see what people are saying. Lately, the Journal seems to have given up all pretence at being impartial and as … Continue reading →

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