Category Archives: Ponderings

Ponderings, thoughts, ideas but not declarations of belief.

Spurgeon on what believers in heaven will think of people in hell

Posted on Thursday 21st April 2011 by Matt Parkins

I’ve been thinking through hell, eternal punishment, and justice for some time now. A year ago I was praying and asking God how he would feel should any person be condemned to endure an “eternity of conscious punishment” (regardless of … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on Luke 19

Posted on Monday 20th December 2010 by Matt Parkins

Jesus had set out resolutely from Galilee ten chapters ago, and Luke 19 chronicles His nearing to and entry into Jerusalem. He knew what awaited him there: torture, tears, anguish, crucifixion and death. I imagine Jesus’ journey now to have … Continue reading →

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A new approach to seeker-sensitive meetings

Posted on Monday 31st August 2009 by Matt Parkins

I wonder if this could be a successful new approach to seeker-sensitive meetings! Probably not – though to be honest I bet he had a bad night with his kids refusing to sleep. Argument with the wife on the way … Continue reading →

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A Simple Prayer

Posted on Friday 21st August 2009 by Matt Parkins

Dear Lord, So far today I am doing OK! I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, cursed or eaten any chocolate… and I haven’t bought anything on my … Continue reading →

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Try the spirits

Posted on Sunday 12th July 2009 by Matt Parkins

Many tender-minded Christians fear to sin against love by daring to inquire into anything that comes wearing the cloak of Christianty and breathing the name of Jesus.  They dare not examine the credentials of the latest prophet to hit town … Continue reading →

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