Thought For The Week - 06-02-23
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even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is as bright as the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
Psalm 139:12 NRSV
12
even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is as bright as the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
Psalm 139:12 NRSV
They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.
Luke 24:42-43
I have been thinking a lot about identity, labels and worldviews recently. I am leading a team of teachers from around the country who are trialling a new way of teaching RE in the classroom as part of a research project called the Worldviews Project.
Over the last year I have spent a lot of time exploring the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion in our schools. This has required a lot of learning and a lot of introspection to consider my own bias and privilege.
34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God. (Leviticus 19:34)
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
This Sunday was the second Sunday of Advent, the season during which Christians wait with anticipation for the arrival of Jesus, who they believe is God the Son, God in human flesh.
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace”
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see (Hebrews 11:1 NLT)
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds
Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities. Responding to divine guidance, try to discern the right time to undertake or relinquish responsibilities without undue pride or guilt. Attend to what love requires of you, which may not be great busyness
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