Reflection #13 – May 2022

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Time goes by and then I realise I haven’t posted a reflection or an update for a while – so here is a short update and reflection on what I have called ‘The Foundations of Discipleship’. If I get a chance over the next couple of weeks, I want to record a short video about each of the four foundations that I identify, in broad terms, as:

  • Slowing down and making space
  • Living our identity ‘in Christ’
  • Putting on the mind of Christ
  • Keeping in step with the Spirit

I think each one deserves a separate video to unpack and provide more detail – before I then, hopefully, can apply then to specific discipleship practices, the first of which will be the practice of prayer.

I hope you enjoy it and find it useful – please leave a comment and/ or ask a question if you want to start a dialogue with us.

Reflection #12 – March 2022

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Here is a short reflection about the Russian invasion of Ukraine – expressing my heart-break for both sides, Ukrainian and Russian families, who will see their children killed in what seems, from the comfort of my UK home, to be a totally unnecessary conflict.

I never thought there would be war again in Europe so soon after World War II – what short memories we seem to have of the destruction and desolation that war brings to everything and everyone involved.

We need to pray for wisdom and hope for a quick resolution.

New Year 2022

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Goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022.

Happy New Year to you all.

I hope you had a blessed and peaceful Christmas – or, at the very least, one that was not filled with pain, suffering or heartache.

Below is a short video I recorded earlier this week – and I hope to post another video soon, maybe, reflecting on 2021 in a little more depth – and looking forward to the new possibilities that 2022 opens up for us.

Watch this space – and please comment or interact with us – we would love to hear from you in 2022.

Advent Reflection 2021 #1

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Here is the first of a short series of Advent Reflections by John Cooper on the Morpeth Baptist Church YouTube channel…..

I love hearing John’s reflections – and this one is a really good one – and worth listening to, reflecting on the changing role of John the Baptist when Jesus emerged to begin his ministry, and the changing roles we have in our own lives….as we decrease and Jesus increases…

Reflection #10 – December 2021

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It’s been a while since my last post – so here is my latest reflection, with me considering the damage caused by Storm Arwen, and my thoughts on the season of Advent…

I hope you enjoy it and find it useful – please leave a comment and/ or ask a question if you want to start a dialogue with us.

Reflection #9

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Here is my latest reflection, with me considering the importance of relationship and community over being right – how do we challenge others opinions and worldviews without breaking relationships and friendships?

I hope you enjoy it and find it useful – please leave a comment and/ or ask a question if you want to start a dialogue with us.

Reflection #8

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Here is our latest video, with me and John reflecting on our recent short series of talks about Values – and discussing how Jesus’ washing of his disciples’ feet – as recounted in John 13 – is a great example of all the four Values, namely, community (rather than fellowship), incarnated, generosity and service.

I hope you enjoy it and find it useful – please leave a comment and/ or ask a question if you want to start a dialogue with us.