Jesus said to his disciples, “Pray in this way, ‘Our Father in heaven…’” (Matt 6.9-13); “When you pray, say: ‘Father
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.
Christians pray
As I look back over my teenage years one sermon stands out in particular. The preacher was a Welshman who
Continue readingA prayer for the dying – into your hands I commit my spirit
Last week we looked at Psalm 31.5, where the Psalmist prayed, “Into your hand I commit my spirit” and saw
Continue readingA prayer for the living – into your hands I commit my spirit
In this run-up to Holy Week I want to look at the prayer of the Psalmist which Jesus used on
Continue readingBooks for Today: March 2021
Miles to go before I sleep: Letters on hope, death and learning to live (Hodder & Stoughton, London 2021. 277pp:
Continue readingA College of Peers
A College of Peers: The College of Baptist Ministers 2013-2021 has just been published! The title of this book is
Continue readingOur hope for the future is secure
“Christian hope”, said Pope Francis, “is not a ghost and it does not deceive. It is a theological virtue and
Continue readingLet these words sink into your ears
My experience of the Bible is that time and again words leap out of the page with new significance and
Continue readingThe laughter of heaven
Recently I was struck by one of the Beatitudes in Luke’s version of the Sermon on the Mount. For in
Continue reading“Blessed are the merciful” (Matthew 5:7)
MATT 5.7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy” (NRSV). Breakfast with the Bible, Chelmsford Cathedral Sunday –
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