Posts by Colin Adams
Regrouping Episode 3 – “Sacrifice”
Regrouping Episode 2 – “Physical”
Regrouping Episode 1 – “Union”
3 Books On Knowing Christ
Tom Deans Remembrance Service
“Chariots and horses” – Psalm 20 (Psalms for the Isolated)
3 minutes – 3 Thoughts : Worry
“Dust” – Psalm 90 (Psalms for the Isolated)
What are we to do with the time of our lives?
“How Long” – Psalm 13 (Psalms for the Isolated)
“How long?” is probably a question on many of our minds just now… Colin Adams unpacks the same question that was on the mind of the Psalmist in Psalm 13.
Chapters Grim
“Morning” – Psalm 30 (Psalms for the Isolated)
Colin Adams brings us a brief reflection on Psalm 30 v 5.
“Church” In A Time Of Isolation
Naturally questions are arising about what “church” looks like at this unusual time. Let me take a stab at answering some queries. 1. Have all Greenview’s gatherings and face to face activities ceased? Yes they have. We’re seeking comply with the government’s strong guidelines. At this time (as at any time) we want to be good citizens of our country and good…
“Eyes” – Psalm 16 (Psalms for the isolated)
Colin Adams shares from Psalm 16 (video). Psalm 16 A miktam[a] of David. 1 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.”3 I say of the holy…
“Hope” – Psalm 42 & 43 (Psalms for the Isolated)
Colin Adams shares a brief reflection Psalm 42 & 43 (on video). Psalm 42 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me…
Old Testament Narrative – A Few Tips
We’re currently delving into the book of 2nd Samuel. It’s a fascinating story, with lots of twists and turns. But maybe like me you often wonder how best to read it. This ties in with an even broader question: how do we interpret Old Testament narrative in general? Here are 10 quick suggestions, accompanied by examples from 2nd Samuel. 1) Try and grasp the…
Where Is Christ In The Old Testament?
In at least 7 places: God, sin, offices, events, prophecies, themes and symbols/memorials. God – We often fail to read the Old Testament in a Trinitarian way. Every reference to Yahweh (“LORD”) – unless we are told otherwise – speaks of the triune God. This means the divine attributes that emerge from the passage can be understood to apply to…
FIEC Leaders Conference 2019 Review
It was great to be at the FIEC Leaders Conference this past November. We count it a privilege to attend and appreciate the church support that enables this! The 2019 conference was on Leadership. Here are a few reflections from Laura Porteous, Zach Watt and myself. Laura My biggest encouragement was a seminar on youth work and training children/youth volunteers. It was…
2020: The Plan
One To One – #3 Sophie’s Quotes
One To One – #2 Starter Kit
One to One – #1 Orientation
Entering The Storm (And No, Job Wasn’t “Unlucky”)
Deeper Questions: ‘Did the Trinity Rupture At The Cross’?
Working It Out
2019 series
2019 is hurtling towards us like a freight train. One of the things this means is that we’re leaving some parts of the Bible behind (Exodus, Philippians) and moving on to some fresh ground. So here is an overview of the year, all subject to God’s will of course. I encourage you to read ahead, pray for the preachers, and pray for yourself. May God change us all…
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