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20 December Mark 10: 23–27 The rich young ruler asks how hard is it for those who trust in wealth to enter the Kingdom of … Read more

19 December Mark 10: 13–16 My brothers and sisters don’t believe me. They say I was much too young, that I’m making it up, just … Read more

18 December Luke 13: 18–21 Opposite the tomb of Lazarus in Bethany was a stall selling three little pots – frankincense, myrrh and what appeared … Read more

17 December Matthew 25: 1–12 For me, Advent is full of spine-tingling moments. We are waiting for Jesus to come! This parable highlights just such … Read more

16 December Matthew 20: 1–16 As an active Trade Unionist during most of my working life this story presents me a desire to enrol all … Read more

15 December Matthew 13: 44–46 What do we value most? What is that buried treasure for which we would be willing to sacrifice everything? These … Read more

14 December Matthew 13: 31–32 Eric Clapton wrote: “Plant your love and let it grow” (Let It Grow, 1974). Planting a seed and waiting for … Read more

13 December Matthew 13: 24–30 The most basic staple of the Palestinian diet was bread. Therefore, growing wheat was critical. But a poisonous weed, darnel, … Read more

12 December Psalm 99: 1–5 Psalm 99 is the last of a group of Psalms known as the Enthronement Psalms. The emphasis is on God … Read more

11 December Psalm 93: 1–5 David the Psalmist described the supremacy and kingship of God in this psalm pointing out His authority and strength over … Read more