Ruth Clemence

writer & blogger

Tag: bible

  • Manic Street Preachers.

    Have you ever seen a street preacher? Some carry signs that say ‘Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near’. Others hand out leaflets or offer healing on the street. I have seen a few who threaten the general public with the prospect of hell if they don’t accept Christ…

  • The ‘Nano Bible’ and the Metaphorical Magnifying Glass

    An elderly lady sat in front of me in church yesterday. She had in her left hand the notice sheet for the service in large print. In her right hand, she gripped a magnifying glass. Every letter illuminated. Words clear as crystal. It was so clear that even I could…

  • The Timid Evangelist?

    Debating, confronting, arguing. Three words that make me uneasy. At school, if there was going to be a class debate I wanted the ground to swallow me up. I do not tend to stutter or stammer, but if I am confronted on something challenging which may catch me off-guard, my…

  • Reflecting on Christian Martyrdom #1

    Writing on the subject of martyrdom is a grand feat and it is a topic that I have felt compelled to examine. With frequent stories of ISIS persecuting and executing people because of their faith, it seems like an appropriate time to look back at those who were martyred for…

  • “Unless I See, I Will Not Believe.”

    It is natural to put our faith in what we see. We put our faith in our job. Our money. Our family. Our friends. Our house. Our possessions. Our transport. Ourselves. We tend to put our faith in everything else but God. It is foolishness to those that do not…

  • Rainbows and Promises

    The Rainbow Just like the ‘Christ’ in Christmas is being gradually eroded from culture, so the meaning of the rainbow has somewhat diminished. In one respect, the rainbow has come to be synonymous with the LGBT movement with the ‘rainbow flag’ colours being used as symbols to represent gay pride.…

  • The Mystery Giver

    Hoping that this was not an accident, someone left an excess of over £2000 along with other items for donation outside a charity shop before it opened. A surprise donation is left outside of a charity shop… but who is responsible? Who is the Mystery Giver? http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Hundreds-cash-left-outside-Exeter-charity-shop/story-24513219-detail/story.html 3 Things About…

  • An Intimate Friendship

    This week at #TheLoft we are talking about “Intimacy with Jesus” which can include, but is not limited to: what intimacy with Christ looks like to us, how we abide in Him, and what are the barriers that we face or the victories we have discovered in maintaining intimacy with…

  • Books, Books, Books

    This week at #TheLoft we are sharing our favourite books and I have to be honest – where do I start?! 🙂 Heidi – A Childhood Friend on the Page You are talking to a bookworm – established since I was a little girl when I listened to my mum…