Living at the Crossroads

Talks and posts by Chris McBrien

Chris is a reader within the parish and until recently taught maths at a local college.

Don’t murder

October 30th, 2005

The Bible says “Do not murder” – but what does that mean?
Is meat murder?
What about soldiers in war?

Moses: murderer or leader

July 09th, 2006

Moses – a murderer, shepherd, lawgiver, judge ?
Certainly a man with who encountered God

I’ll be back!

January 21st, 2007

In the second part of our mini series on John 14:1-4 Chris McBrien looks at why we should not worry – as Jesus has promised to return

The Church: The Bride of Christ

February 18th, 2007

The Church is not perfect, but we are described as being the Bride of Christ.
Chris McBrien explores what that means for us – and what we can learn about getting ready for the wedding.

Grace

May 27th, 2007

All of us experience God’s general goodness – the sun shines on the good and the bad.
But for Christians, we experience a special goodness through Jesus.

Plans to prosper us

July 08th, 2007

What does God mean when he says he has plans to prosper us? As we have seen in the news recently, our stuff can be washed away in seconds. We want prosperity that lasts forever

The Father: Ran to his Son.

September 30th, 2007

In previous talks, we have looked at characters who ran … but this time we look at the story of the father who ran to his son – a picture of how God wants us to be reconciled with Him.

Who are you … Simon Peter?

November 25th, 2007

Simon Peter got out of the boat … but what can we learn about him. Chris McBrien investigates…

January 13th, 2008

How can we hear God’s voice – and how can we be sure that we are hearing correctly?

Who are you … Mary Magdelene

February 10th, 2008

Continuing our series of CSI:Pathway talks, Chris looks beyond the Hollywood myths that surround Mary, and tries to find the real Mary Magdelene.

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