All things new

Tomorrow the ordination course begins. The programme seems to consist almost entirely of sessions entitled 'Introduction to...', which is less than inspiring, but probably accurate. I think I've got somewhere with my own beginnings on the relation between theology, the Bible and mission, and it goes something like this...'As the Spirit interprets the word, we see the divine simplicity of a self-giving God. As the word interprets the Spirit, we see the divine immediacy of a God-called world. And we are invited to live at the interface, alert and unafraid, in witness and worship of the God of abundant life.' It's a start, anyway. For the weekend, for the family left at home, for the others on the course, for refreshment and engagement, I am grateful for your prayers.