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https://reasonsforhopejesus.com/did-jesus-call-joseph-father/

? Would Jesus have said Joseph was not his biological Father ?

Agreed Pat , but Pilate said I find no fault in him. But members of the Sanhedrin called

out Crucify him. Pilate tried to reason with them and offered them Barabas who he had in custody, but the crowd insisted Jesus be Crucified.

Crucifixion was a Roman way of death not Jewish, it was the Romans who executed
Jesus.

David there are many aspects of medicine that were simply not known about then, everything from epilepsy to blood circulation. so maybe 'Luke the physician' healed but did not fully understand the mechanics?

I assume Luke believed in the virgin birth because he believed Jesus was the son of God... that's kind of the point of faith, you don't try and explain miracles you just accept that they can happen?

When I became interested in Chrstian religion beyond the assembly hymn t recall someone trying to tell me that Luke was a Physician.

If that was / is correct why didn't he and Paul have much more to say
about the Virgin Birth of their master Jesus ?

Thank you for including that hymn, Cynthia.... Chosen for Holy Cross Sunday especially, I expect.
It's not one I've heard often, but if I recall correctly, it can be sung to the same tune as Ode to joy. The words are very meaningful.
Our church leaders chose Lift High the Cross for this Sunday.

Good morning...….. :-)


Not many cyclists will attempt to cross the Channel to France I wouldn't think Gwyn :-D :-D What a shame about the signage - out of the way churches need to advertise their presence or people can miss out on some great events.

Talking of cyclists, we had the Tour de Britain (!) through our village on Saturday....blink and it had gone. :-D

Lost and Found was very much the theme for yesterday, and we sang a hymn that I am not familiar with but I knew the tune. It was an old hymn, but there is nothing wrong with that, and it was really tied in beautifully with the readings.


I will sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ Who died for me;
How He left His home in glory
For the cross of Calvary.
Refrain:
Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ Who died for me,
Sing it with the saints in glory,
Gathered by the crystal sea.

I was lost, but Jesus found me,
Found the sheep that went astray,
Threw His loving arms around me,
Drew me back into His way.

I was bruised, but Jesus healed me,
Faint was I from many a fall,
Sight was gone, and fears possessed me,
But He freed me from them all.

Days of darkness still come o’er me,
Sorrow’s path I often tread,
But His presence still is with me;
By His guiding hand I’m led.

He will keep me till the river
Rolls its waters at my feet;
Then He’ll bear me safely over,
Where the loved ones I shall meet.


Cx :-)

Hello all and welcome GwyninKent, lovely to have you adding to this thread.
Ride and Stride is all new to me, so I have learnt something new today, thank you.

Vera, I hope that your OH and brother are improving as before, you must be tired.

David, The Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 11-15) was what our Curate chose to preach on
in church this morning, tying in nicely with the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin readings that Cynthia has mentioned earlier........ how coincidental is that?

Sending out Sunday ((hugs)) to anyone feeling lost or alone today.

Another warm, sunny day here. Maybe even warmer than yesterday.

We didn't have many visiting cyclists to sign in yesterday at our little local church, but those that came were glad of a drink, light refreshment and fruit to take away, if they wished to.
We are not on a main road and the council's failure to put the signpost back after road works probably didn't help. ... It points across the Channel to France at the moment :-(

I think towns might get a few 'striders' who walk their chosen route, but because we are out of town, we only see cyclists.

Good morning

Ride and Stride is an annual national event that started here in Suffolk but I think it used to be called something else. I hope everyone taking part enjoyed their day and finished safely.

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday

Good morning Cynthia and others :-D <3

The most poignant story for me is the parable of The Prodigal Son

Good morning :-)


Hi Gwyn......I remember that we have had similar things round here - the sponsored cycling around bit. I don't remember it being called Ride and Stride, but what a great title! :-D

The Collect (special prayer) for today

Almighty God,
who called your Church to bear witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be drawn to you;
through him who was lifted up on the cross,
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The gospel reading tells the stories of the Lost Sheep and the Woman who lost a coin.

Cx :-)

Cynthia,

We had to learn that poem in school and it's one I often think of, especially when I stop to notice a butterfly basking in the late summer sun or see the lovely display of mauve Autumn crocus in a nearby town.

A busy day in Kent today, when cyclists are out visiting as many churches as possible for the annual Ride and Stride event and are sponsored to raise funds for their nominated church and the diocese.
The forecast is great, so I hope they do well and keep safe.

Good morning :-)

William Davies was born in Newport, Gwent, in 1871. He was a poet, and wrote: “What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?”

Let’s pray for a growing sense of wonder and appreciation for all that is around us: Lord God, may all of your creation - from the vastness of mighty stars and planets to the lowliness of the smallest living creature I can see - remind me to live in wonder and appreciation of all that is around me. Amen.

“What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?”


Cx :-)

Good morning to you all <3

In 2019 building regulations wouldn't permit so much asbestos content.

Good morning :-)


That was a sad read Pat, and quite an eye opener. Thank you. x


Lord Jesus,

you said that no-one could have greater love than to give up their life for someone else. Remind us in our personal circumstances today that care and compassion and love and sacrifice can change everything. Amen

Cx :-)

Good morning Pat and others :-D <3 I watched live TV coverage of the attack on

WTC 1, 2 and 7 (actually 7 was a controlled demolition) The owner had previously

renewed the mortgage on all three and made a phenomenal profit on their

destructing . There had previously been a huge spike in trading in insurance

on these three buildings.

There are still thousands ill and dying due to 9/11

https://www.thejournal.ie/911-anniversary-4803738-Sep2019/

Good morning :-)


A hymn to keep you singing through today..... :-D


The words of the song “Amazing Grace” were written by John Newton, who was born in 1725. His father was a ship’s captain, and his mother died when he was 7. He attended a boarding school and was so badly treated there that he ran away to sea. There he lived a very rough life and found himself “pressganged” - forced to join a ship of the Royal Navy.

Having escaped and been imprisoned, he got work on a slave-ship. By accident he came across a book called “The Imitation of Christ”, and he began to think seriously about his life. A very violent storm almost capsized his ship and, wrongly, he thought that he was “too late” to turn to God. The following morning, he was a changed person.

He became a preacher, and his most famous hymn is “Amazing grace”. He talks of “many dangers, toils and snares” that he has already come through. The word “grace” is sometimes used to mean God’s power in a person’s life.

We use the words of John Newton’s hymn as our prayer today, asking that we may be aware of God’s amazing grace in our daily lives:

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I’m found;
was blind, but now I see.

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come.
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me;
his word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.

Cx :-)