St Luke's News
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, to be made new in the attitude of your minds, and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness . . . . . Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
We are urged by the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews: "Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are ill-treated as if you yourselves were suffering." (Hebrews 13:3)
Where is the prophetic voice our society seems to be calling for today? Where is the man or woman called to raise that voice, and in service to that salt and light? Why does the Church seem more silent than it used to be? Is it silent?
Jesus said that the one who hoards up earthly treasure is not rich in God's sight (Luke 12:21)
The Apostles saw Jesus walk on water, calm the storm, and raise the dead. Yet when they came to him with a request, it was, 'Lord, teach us to pray'.
Most people know the anxiety of preparing for an inspection of our work, whether that is a routine evaluation, a test or exam, or a performance review.
Theme: Come and See, then Go and Tell
In Christ, we are a new creation, called to follow Him and serve Him in the world. He equips us for this task by giving each of us the ability that we need, and He accompanies us throughout life.
Theme: The Cost of Following Jesus
Thursday this week we remembered the birth of John the Baptist. There is much we don't know about him but clearly God gave him a prophetic call: "the Word of God came to John" and all knew that "the Lord's hand is with him". He spoke of Jesus - w