Monthly Archives: January 2015

LIPS

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Quentin

Humility, as we all know, is a Christian virtue and one which we should try continually to develop. Even Jesus described himself as “meek and humble of heart”. But I wonder whether it is overrated. If we pull ourselves away … Continue reading →

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With added ‘Holy Spirit’

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Quentin

No one has greater need of the help of the Holy Spirit than I, and it is help which I often feel I have received. But I do not justify my decisions on the grounds of his inspiration – I … Continue reading →

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11 billion — and counting

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Quentin

What are the disasters which face the human race? I imagine that many would put climate change first. Others would choose increasing resistance to antibiotics. But I put population growth ahead of both, and, in this matter, the Church has … Continue reading →

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The written word

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Quentin

One contributor, writing to me, has mentioned the overuse of Scripture on the Blog as causing confusion. I do not disagree. As we would all expect, it is common in the discussions which appear in this Blog that Scripture should … Continue reading →

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