Bible
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Take Heart
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with… Continue reading
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The Beatitudes
My spiritual life is less straightforward than is the case with some people – while I identify strongly with the teachings of Jesus found in the Bible I also believe the Qur’an is the divine revelation it says it is. One of my favourite passages of Scripture in the New Testament is the teaching of… Continue reading
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The Bible and the Qur’an
Both the Bible and the Qur’an are considered to be sacred Scripture by billions of people collectively. But how should one discern which Scripture to read and reflect upon? The answer is very simple: read both. Not only is there much in common between the two, it’s simply conscientious to have an understanding of both.… Continue reading
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The Church
Greetings, friends. Today is beautiful and sunny here in London. The crisp breeze entering my hospital room is refreshing. I am feeling more grounded than I was yesterday. Thanks be to God. In terms of my aspirations and ambitions, I have for a long time argued that the only way to truly discern the will… Continue reading
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Gifting
I want to write a little about gifting. As Christmas approaches in our broken world, many people will be spending a fortune on gifts for their friends and family, without really considering their reason for doing so. I know it’s a bit of a cliché to say Christmas has been commercialised, but it’s absolutely true.… Continue reading
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This Week is Interfaith Week 2022
Greetings, friends! In the West we live in multicultural societies, but there’s no doubt that there are huge misunderstandings between people of faith in relation to individuals who adhere to religions other than their own. 13th-20th November 2022 is interfaith week, so I have a challenge for you! Christian readers, have you read the Qur’an?… Continue reading
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My name is Steven Nicholas Colborne.
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