This morning all the news was about Osama Bin Laden’s death. I’ve been surprised by the range of reactions exhibited around the world. Some of my random thoughts: Justice: Bin Laden has killed thousands of people, he deserved to be brought to justice, his actions had consequences. Safer: in theory the world should be a [...]
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The Death of Osama bin Laden
Posted by Chris on May 2, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/05/02/the-death-of-osama-bin-laden/
Doubt
Tonight in our evening service we wrapped our series “Greater …” by looking at the theme doubt. As I was preparing to lead the service I discovered this beautiful quote from Frederick Buechner: Whether your faith is that there is a God or that there is not a God, if you don’t have any doubts [...]
Posted by Chris on May 1, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/05/01/doubt/
Prayer for peace
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much [...]
Posted by Chris on April 26, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/04/26/prayer-for-peace/
Books I have read: Loved for who I am
I used Loved for Who I am by Carlo Maria Martini to help guide some of my quiet times whilst away on retreat. The book was originally written as a retreat for young people, but it has become a spiritual classic in its own right. Cardinal Martini opens up scripture using Lectio Divina and encourages [...]
Posted by Chris on March 18, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/03/18/books-i-have-read-loved-for-who-i-am/
What is your favourite quote?
What is your favourite quote? Thanks to: Thought Questions
Posted by Chris on March 5, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/03/05/what-is-your-favourite-quote/
Do nothing for 2 minutes
It’s Thursday, it’s my day off, it’s time to do nothing for 2 minutes, let your mind wander to God, chill out, and then hit your to-do list:
Posted by Chris on February 10, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/02/10/do-nothing-for-2-minutes/
Quality Time
I often hear people talking about quality time and how it is all about the quality – especially in regards to family and friends. I understand why they do that but I think it ignores the sense in which quality in a relationship normally only comes from spending large amounts of time together. Sure you [...]
Posted by Chris on January 30, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/01/30/quality-time/
If …
Lots of questions whizzing around my head at the moment make this poem very appropriate: If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and [...]
Posted by Chris on January 11, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/01/11/if/
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Follower of Jesus, married to the wonderful Hannah, dad to the amazing Daniel and a bump!
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