On Beside The Burn this week, we take a look back at some of the themes that we have have covered during the past year. So join me each day for a new devotional which will hopefully remind you of what we have learnt together in 2021.
Let’s Pary For - Cheryl Meban (chaplain, Ulster University, Belfast and Jordanstown) Pray for students sitting exams this month. Pray for Cheryl as she continues to provide pastoral support to students and staff.
Ballyhobridge, Clones, Newbliss & Stonebridge (Monaghan Presbytery)Pray for Rev John Hanson, the kirk sessions and members of these four linked home mission congregations, as they seek opportunities to share their faith in the year ahead and encourage others to commit their lives to the Lord. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Eternal Life
Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ. Ephesians Summary https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/050-ephesians-summary |
Q) Of What Advantage to Us is Christ’s Ascension?
A) Christ physically ascended on our behalf, just as he came down to earth physically on our account, and he is now advocating for us in the presence of his Father, preparing a place for us, and also sends us his Spirit.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/of-what-advantage-to-us-is-christs-ascension/
Look For Manna in 2022
If you aren’t feeling optimistic about 2022, it can help to remember the manna. Remember where we were at this time last year? After the disruption of a pandemic year, we looked with hope as the calendar page turned. Racial and political tensions, natural disasters, and COVID-19 had crippled our lives. Surely, the coming year would be better. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/new-year-hope-exodus-desert/ |
Holy Spirit
What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the incarnation of Christ? Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley investigate. https://www.crossway.org/articles/ |
New Year, new devotions...
Well that's what a lot of people do. Whether you're starting a new reading plan or continuing with something you already have, 10ofThose commend a daily time, set apart with God, for Bible reading and prayer, here are some of their resources. https://bit.ly/DailyDevotionsSP |
Immanuel God With Us
God’s presence with his people has looked different at different points in history. In this episode of Life Issues Dr Jon Andrews takes us on a fascinating journey to explore these different manifestations in celebration of our 2021 Christmas theme ‘Immanuel-God with us in our everyday life’. https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/421853 |
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Eddie 3:52
Play the "Portstewart Harbour Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=115d555dc192