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FRANCIS CHAN ENVY

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jamespetticrew

We have had some “growing pains” in Mosaic Edinburgh recently, nothing serious and we had always said we would try stuff and if it didn’t work try something else or try again later. Of course its tougher than that in … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection: I Have Discovered The Body!

Posted on Apr 5, 2013 by jamespetticrew

You know what its like when you have always been aware of different pieces of information and then something happens that seems to connect them which allows you to see something that you hadn’t seen clearly before? I think the … Continue reading →

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THE CHURCH JESUS PRAYED FOR

Posted on Mar 16, 2013 by jamespetticrew

I have been working on a sermon on John 17 all week and this morning I have felt like things have really come together. Its felt like God speaking directly into me and my situation rather than just sermon prep. … Continue reading →

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Our Blueprints For Building Mosaic

Posted on Oct 23, 2012 by jamespetticrew

A good friend of mine belongs to a church which laid the first stone in their new church building this week. The architects have produced the plans and now the builders need to get on with the hard work of … Continue reading →

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Hoy, Ennis, Farah, the Olympic Roar and Being Church

Posted on Aug 5, 2012 by jamespetticrew

Even with my aversion to the Union flag and reluctance to be described as British I shouted at the tv in support of Team GB yesterday. (well Scots were part of the team) Yesterday has been described as the greatest … Continue reading →

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Sex, Sin & The Church

Posted on Jul 30, 2012 by jamespetticrew

Sex, Sin, Society and Church My recent blog about Gay Marriage provoked a bigger response than anything else I have posted. That’s probably because its an issue that is very “live” at the moment and because it seems to be … Continue reading →

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The Introverted Church

Posted on Jul 26, 2012 by jamespetticrew

Ok I’ll make a confession I have an introverted streak, not quite a mile wide, but it’s a substantial part of my personality. I enjoy being on my own for at least some of the time. I like reading and … Continue reading →

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FALL & REDEMPTION …. We blew it, God comes to the rescue

Posted on Jun 7, 2012 by jamespetticrew

We are continuing to think about the values that should shape God’s people that flow from God’s nature and mission. Yesterday we looked at God’s original intention for creation and humanity and what values that might engender for us. Today … Continue reading →

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CHURCH: The Challenge OF The City, A Challenge TO The City

Posted on May 26, 2012 by jamespetticrew

We are on to chapter 2 “THE CHALLENGE OF THE CITY” of Hooker & Young’s HOLINESS & MISSION: Learning From The Church About Mission In The City. I have to admit that I didn’t think this chapter had quite the … Continue reading →

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PENTECOST: Pristine Church & Pioneer Community

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jamespetticrew

Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers … Continue reading →

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