Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday (formerly known as Whit Sunday). So it seems appropriate to Luke’s account of the day
Continue readingAuthor: Paul Beasley-Murray
Paul is the chairman of Ministry Today, as also the College of Baptist Ministers, and from 1993 – 2014 was Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford. He can be contacted at paul@paulbeasleymurray.com.
The Acension
Today is Ascension Day. So it is fitting in this blog to reflect upon the Ascension of Jesus. Sunday by
Continue readingA Christian perspective on prisons
In the UK there are around 89,100 prisoners. It’s an expensive business caring for prisoners. Last year it cost £6.85
Continue readingGod calls us to persevere
On a recent holiday I met a retired lady. I asked her from where she came, and she said, “From
Continue readingWho are the happiest people in the world?
This is a question that I am told is often asked. In the seven ages of man in William Shakespear’s
Continue readingThere is good reason for Christians to celebrate St George’s Day
Why is there good reason for Christians in England to celebrate St George’s Day on 23 April? Because St George
Continue readingEaster all wrapped up
Easter eggs all wrapped up in their glittering foil are pretty to look at, but if that is all they
Continue readingA reflection for Palm Sunday
That first Palm Sunday must have been wonderfully exciting for the friends of Jesus. For Jesus came riding into Jerusalem
Continue readingPassion Sunday
Traditionally Protestants call the fifth Sunday in Lent (and the second Sunday before Easter) ‘Passion Sunday’, which is the beginning
Continue readingMy pattern of daily prayer
Apart from the Lord’s prayer, there is no one God-given pattern of daily prayer. In this week’s blog I intend
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