Monthly Archives: February 2013

DIRTY FINGERNAILS, RED SHOES, HOMES & BEDROOM TAXES

Posted on February 27, 2013 by jamespetticrew

When my daughter was young we watched the Wizard of Oz so many times the video tape (remember them?) nearly wore out and I got to know the script almost word for word. My daughter is at university now and … Continue reading →

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What God has joined together let no man put asunder

Posted on February 21, 2013 by jamespetticrew

Occasionally, no make that fairly often, I come across a piece of writing that sums up my thinking on a subject so well that I wish that I had written it. That happened again when I came across something Chris … Continue reading →

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A Call To Mission in the Mundane

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jamespetticrew

John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly … Continue reading →

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Bank Deposit Friend

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jamespetticrew

Sorry a wee diversion from my usual fare. I have been getting inundated by e-mails from very kind people I don’t even know who wish to deposit large amounts of money into my bank account. All my generous new friends … Continue reading →

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WESTBORO BAPTIST: Being Right & Being Like Jesus

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jamespetticrew

I read a fascinating pair of blog posts today, you can read them here Westboro Baptist No More – A Story of Grace Westboro Baptist’s Timothy Phelps: Megan and Alice Left the Church “For Sex” They revolved around the amazing … Continue reading →

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Journey With Jesus

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jamespetticrew

I was brought up as a Pentecostal kid in the West of Scotland which meant “lent” was what happened when we allowed the neighbours to borrow our lawn mower. (you need to be Scottish to get that) I had some … Continue reading →

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NEW COMMUNITY

Posted on February 2, 2013 by jamespetticrew

This is a rough outline of my sermon tomorrow @ Gateway Church in Perth Col 1: 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill … Continue reading →

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PRAYING PAUL

Posted on February 1, 2013 by jamespetticrew

9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit … Continue reading →

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