Take Heed How You Hear

18 Aug 2019

Take Heed How You Hear

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Charismatic, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Luke, Micah, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal, Vineyard | 0

Today was one of those days where God’s word preached, God’s word written, and what God seems to be saying came together beautifully. I’ve been enjoying using John Piper’s Taste and See devotional, and my meditation this morning was “Take Heed … Continued

8 Aug 2019

DTLC: Why is the Spirit HOLY?

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Charismatic, Galatians, Holy Spirit, Identity, Jesus, Joshua, Kingdom of God, Mission, Personal, Power, Prayer, Preaching, Revival, Sin, Theology, Vineyard | 0

I share this post with the acknowledgement that I, like all of us, so often fall short of the ideals that Jesus calls us towards. There is always grace, and there is always forgiveness, but there must also be repentance. … Continued

6 Aug 2019

Psalm 46: Come, Behold!

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Isaiah, Kingdom of God, Personal, Psalms | 0

I blogged recently about how Psalm 46 is perhaps my favourite Psalm – and shared about the reassurances of verses 1-3, and the wonderful vision of verses 4-7. In this short post I want to share my reflections on verses … Continued

14 Jul 2019

Psalm 46: Refuge and Strength

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Mental Health, Personal, Politics, Psalms | 2

I recently shared how Psalm 46 is becoming one of my favourite Psalms. In today’s short reflection I want to start to share why this is. Regular readers should note that I’m not attempting to do proper theology or exegesis … Continued

9 Jul 2019

Psalm 46: My Favourite Psalm?

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Personal, Psalms, The Bible | 2

I’ve been slowly working through the book of Psalms as part of my quiet times recently, one a day, and am rediscovering this wonderful collection of writings. To date, I’ve been most enamoured with Psalm 46. The Psalms have long … Continued

30 Apr 2019

Book Review: Pray Big

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Ephesians, Identity, New Testament, Personal, Power, Prayer, Reading, Theology, Worship | 1

Regular or historic readers of this blog will know that I’m fascinated by prayer, and though my own prayer life often lags behind my intent, I am keen to develop it, and find books helpful for giving me a kickstart. … Continued

29 Apr 2019

Book Review: Invest your disappointments

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Book Review, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Gospel, Identity, Image of God, Jesus, Leadership, Mental Health, Personal, Reading, The Bible, Theology, Top Reads | 0

This book is a strong contender for my book of the year. Paul Mallard is a popular preacher and writer, based in the UK, who writes beautifully and biblically on a range of Christian living topics. This book deals with … Continued

18 Apr 2019

Book Review: A Readers Guide to Calvin’s Institutes

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Church History, Culture, Evangelicalism, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal, Preaching, Reading, Reformation, Sin, Theology | 0

This book review is of a book that should aid you in reading one of the books that (other than the Bible) has had more of an influence on Western Protestant theology, and definitely evangelical theology, than any other. That … Continued

11 Mar 2019

Jesus Wept: A Summary of the Story

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Apologetics, Being Human, Jesus, John, Kingdom of God, Mental Health, Personal, Revelation | 0

Recently, in a Facebook group that I’m part of, someone asked quite an interesting question: “If y’all had to pick one verse (or small passage of Scripture) to summarise and unpack the meta-narrative of the Scriptures, which verse would you choose?” … Continued

5 Mar 2019

Lent Blogs for LCM

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Personal | 0

Having reviewed a couple of Lent books – one which Justin Welby liked but I didn’t like, and one that gloried in the biblical vision of the Cross – I was inspired to write about Lent. I had to do … Continued

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