i-Llan: connecting faith, life and scripture
Thoughts about life, faith and scripture, often prompted by the Bible readings set for the Sunday but taking a ‘sideways look’ that you might not get in a church sermon.
Why i-Llan? Well, I am based in Wales and a Llan is the enclosure where a group of Welsh Christians would gather in community, living and worshipping together. And i- for the virtual community of the internet.
i-Llan: connecting faith, life and scripture
i-Llan: 23rd March 2025 – God's invitation to a dissatisfied world
Lent's invitation to take a fresh look at ourselves.
The checklist for self-examination, referred to in the podcast is from St Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, chapter 13 verses 4 - 7:
14 ways to recognise love.
- Love is patient,
- Love is kind.
- Love does not envy
- Love does not boast
- Love is not proud.
- Love does not dishonour others
- Love is not self-seeking
- Love is not easily angered
- Love keeps no record of wrongs
- Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
- Love always protects
- Love always trusts
- Love always hopes
- Love always perseveres.
How many do you score well on and where do you need to improve?
The readings for this Sunday are
Isaiah 55.1-9
1 Corinthians 10. 1-13
Luke 13. 1-9
You can read them here
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