Thursday, April 28, 2011

THE BIG DAY; WILLIAM AND KATE.



The big day has arrived.

In 1688 it was the ascent of William and Mary to the throne of England.

Prince William had come from Holland at the request of the leading ministers in England. He had come to take the place of the disgraced James 2nd.

Before their coronation the young couple took the oath of allegiance to the Church of England of which William was about to become the head.

History repeats itself.

Two weeks ago Kate Middleton left the Roman Catholic fold and was confirmed Anglican. This is required by English law if she is to marry William.

Are not such laws outdated? Apparently not.

The Church of which William will become the head has, as one of it's articles of faith, "The Pope shall have no jurisdiction in this realm of England."

After a bloody Reformation, six years of English Civil War and further rebellion under James, the English people had won liberties of conscience, freedoms of civil law and the right to worship and serve God without over-masters.

They enshrined these rights into English law.

The Wedding of the happy couple on Friday reminds us of our history and the reason for our laws. They are still worthy of our consideration.

I've got to go. Pauline has just turned on the tele!

Ian





Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Fresh take on an ancient saying





In Luke 14 Jesus spoke a parable about tangling with somebody bigger than yourself.

He said, before you get into the fight have a second thought.
 It might be in your best interests to make peace now.

Your pride may take a blow but at least the lawyers won't get rich!

Ian

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fresh take on an ancient saying.


 "He that passes by and meddles with strife that is of no concern to him, is like someone who takes a dog by the ears."
(Proverbs 26:17)

Today you may be thinking of getting involved in a heated situation that does not concern you.

Consider this picture and THINK AGAIN! The guy up the tree could be you.

Your thought for the day.

Ian

Monday, April 25, 2011

A fresh take on old sayings



"What is done in secret shall be spread from the roof tops."

There is nothing more embarrassing than having your laundry and underwear put on public display.

Here is a troop of baboons sorting through a lady's valise  right in the eye of the camera.

Jesus said : be careful what you share in secret; it may get spread around.

Think of this wise saying today.

"If thou wouldst keep thy lips from slips
of these five things beware.
Of what you speak, to whom you speak,
of why and what and where."

Sssshhhh!

Ian