Tag Archives: Jeremiah 6:14

An “unsafe peace”

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Rosalind C Hughes

It is strange that peace should be so divisive: that putting love before enmity, generosity before gain, gentleness before vengeance, patience before pride, kindness before triumph, justice before profit should be a less popular way forward than winning at all cost. But that division has been our shadow side since Cain slew Abel out of envy and Jacob cheated Esau out of his inheritance by using his own hunger against him. Continue reading →

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Pentecost: fear and tailfeathers

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Rosalind C Hughes

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” (John 14:27) “I do not … Continue reading →

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Trinity Sunday: what will become?

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Rosalind C Hughes

Christ calls me to repentance. If I am to call myself a Christian, I have to do the work. Continue reading →

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