13 years ago – Faith and Pride

Belfast Pride 2013

Following Christ means transferring our security

In the reading (Luke 9.51–62) earlier this evening, Jesus is travelling to Jerusalem for the last time. Along the way, He meets three men who have heard His call in their hearts. These encounters teach us three tough lessons about what it means to follow Christ. This evening I am focussing on just one of […]

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Belfast Pride 2013

As Christ Loves Us

We have just read [in John 21:15-19] that, after the resurrection, Jesus asked Peter if he loved him. To Peter’s confusion, the question was asked three times. Each time Peter answered in the affirmative. Jesus responded with “Feed my lambs,” “Shepherd my sheep”, and “Feed my sheep.” Jesus wanted to make absolutely clear what he […]

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Belfast Pride 2013

Life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God

From the treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop The glory of God gives life; those who see God receive life. For this reason God, who cannot be grasped, comprehended or seen, allows himself to be seen, comprehended and grasped by men, that he may give life to those who see and receive him. It […]

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Belfast Pride 2013 Meetings News

Faith and Pride 2013

Every evening during Belfast Pride Week (Friday 28 June to Saturday 6 July) we will be holding our short reflective services, 15 mins with Christ, at 6 p.m. in St George’s Church in High Street. We will also be going, as a group, to the launch of Belfast Pride on Friday 28 June, meeting at […]

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Belfast Pride 2013

“Don’t think I have come to make life cozy”

Don’t think I’ve come to make life cozy. Hard words indeed. In fact if they weren’t said by Christ himself, we might question whether or not they were actually Christian at all. Christ is about love, and meekness, and compassion, yet he said “Don’t think I’ve come to make life cozy. I’ve come to cut—make […]

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Faith and Pride

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Following Christ means transferring our security

As Christ Loves Us

Life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God

Faith and Pride 2013

“Don’t think I have come to make life cozy”

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