Had any mountaintop experiences recently? By ‘mountaintop’ I mean those encounters with God that can leave us dazed with glory for hours or days, suddenly propel us into a deeper revelation of Who He is or enlarge our prophetic understanding of time and events. Peter, James and John had a pretty cool mountaintop experience with … Continue reading The Foot of The Mountain
Author: Cheryl McGrath
From The Archives: Deep, Deep Love
In this season of newness, when we look back at where we have been and contemplate where we may be going, I have decided to share again this post from the Bread for the Bride archives. For all who are in the process of stepping out of the boat and onto the wild water, whatever that may … Continue reading From The Archives: Deep, Deep Love
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In Him Was Life….
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No Fear? Part Two
Part Two of Two Most of us know that Jesus told people not to have fear. Often. Recently I attempted to count how many times in the gospel accounts Jesus said ‘fear not’, ‘don’t be afraid’, or something along those lines. I gave up. I had no difficulty counting how many times Jesus told people … Continue reading No Fear? Part Two
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From The Archives: An Un-Christmas Carol
The night was not so silent: In the bustling streets Crowds pushed and poked With shoving elbows and trampling feet Men cursed Dust choked Indifferent to a woman heavy with child In desperate need of a place to sleep The little town was not so still: It’s streets and houses overflowing With one night … Continue reading From The Archives: An Un-Christmas Carol
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No Fear? Part One
Part One of Two I always thought I’d run into her in a supermarket aisle or perhaps in the doctor’s rooms. It was neither as it turned out. At the shopping mall, as I emerged from the ladies’ rest room, there she was: approaching the rest room from the opposite direction, in a long narrow … Continue reading No Fear? Part One
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The Jesus That Time Forgot
Until Christ is revealed in us and to us by the indwelling Holy Spirit we cannot know Him. For many Christ followers our journeys begin in a similar way. We hear and believe the gospel and set out expectantly, seeking to know more about this Jesus Christ who took our place on a Roman cross. … Continue reading The Jesus That Time Forgot
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The Question
This is not the post I planned to share today. Today many of us are grappling with deep sadness and questions no one can answer. This weekend we were brought once again to the shattering reality that humanity is in deep, agonising trouble. While politicians promise dramatic responses, musicians comfort us with gentle tunes, and … Continue reading The Question
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And Give You Peace
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Guest Post – Scrubbing The Competition
Today I welcome fellow blogger Tiffany Clark as a guest poster on Bread for the Bride. Tiffany writes with deep insight at her blogsite Messy Theology. Tiffany teaches (and is taught) Spiritual Formation in an M.A. program offered for Christian leaders throughout Africa and Asia. In her various writing projects, Tiffany prefers grappling with the Scriptures in the … Continue reading Guest Post – Scrubbing The Competition
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Follow Up to Moments Like These, Video Link
For those who may not have received the You Tube video in my recent post, Moments Like These, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1efwKglwZU You will need to watch the video to understand the post.
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Moments Like These
You know, I wasn't planning this post. But I saw something today that literally took my breath away and squeezed some unexpected salty tears from these jaded eyes. Spontaneous tears....they're the best kind don't you think? The Rugby World Cup Final was played out between old rivals Australia and New Zealand this past weekend. Now, if like me you're not … Continue reading Moments Like These
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The Tyranny of Empty Nets
A dark mood enveloped the seasoned fisherman as he dragged his boat onto shore. Pulling an empty net up beside him he began to wash away the night’s debris. Simon could hear the Rabbi’s voice speaking softly and firmly to the crowd further up the beach. But he was tired, sore and irritated at the … Continue reading The Tyranny of Empty Nets
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In Whose Image?
One of the most common accusations levelled at women by those who advocate male leadership in church and home (and some would add society in general), is that Eve (Ishshah) disobeyed God and led Adam into sin. For this reason, they say, God ordained that ‘her husband would rule over her’ (Gen. 3:16). In fact, … Continue reading In Whose Image?
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From The Archives: No You Can’t, Uh Uh, No Way!
So there was Jesus making His way along the road. And there was the usual crowd, pressing, squabbling, gawking, chattering. Seems a familiar scenario - Jesus and crowds go together, right? No, not this day. This day Jesus turns, faces the crowd and presents them with something they didn’t come for. “You can’t follow Me” … Continue reading From The Archives: No You Can’t, Uh Uh, No Way!
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In Search Of Authentic Authority
Leadership. For many of us the word leaves a bad taste. For some it evokes a sense of deep disappointment, emotional pain or abandonment. And for far too many it awakens traumatic memories of spiritual abuse. Jesus didn’t have a lot to say about leadership, except to warn the disciples that His idea of leadership … Continue reading In Search Of Authentic Authority
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What’s Darker Than Dark?
When I was a child I was afraid of the dark. One of my earliest memories is of waking to see a gigantic feral cat, silhouetted in the moonlight, filling the doorway to my bedroom. Yellow glowing eyes stared menacingly back at me as I contemplated what to do. Terrified, I did the best I … Continue reading What’s Darker Than Dark?
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Last Words
Finished? Finished did you say? No, I didn’t say. He said. He said ‘it is finished’. When was that again? Right after they gave Him the sour wine. It was the last thing He said from the Cross. And your point is? That it’s finished. What’s finished? The work He came here to do. Redemption. … Continue reading Last Words
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From The Archives: Unwashed Feet
"Come right on in” said the usher at the door You’re so welcome today, please find a seat” Failing to notice as the crowd pressed in The stranger she welcomed had unwashed feet The stranger sat down in the very front row An elder came up with a knowing smile “I’m sorry this row’s … Continue reading From The Archives: Unwashed Feet
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The Woman Who Touched God
There came a day when a woman, ritually unclean, dared to approach Jesus, and with trembling hand, reached out and touched His rabbi’s garment¹. Defying all convention, disobeying the Law, risking sudden and violent death, she carried within those tremoring fingers years of hope unrealised, nights of anguished tears, and one last act of final … Continue reading The Woman Who Touched God
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