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  • S1: "Is there a message in the mayhem" - Session 2.
    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 
    Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].
    If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.
    Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

    “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

    God bless, Malcolm

    PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John
    48 min
  • S1 Ep206: "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 200, Psalm 131v2
    "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 206, Psalm 131v2

    You have found a daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134).

    They are designed to help our hearts and minds being a healthy place while the Covid 19 virus does its worst.

    “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11)

    Each day we will meditate on a verse or two from these wonderful Psalms as we make our pilgrimage from confusion to hope, pain to peace, anxiety to joy.

    The child is perhaps lying on the mother’s lap, but is weaned, not anxious for milk from the breast.  It’s needs are satisfied.  Now that we have rejected pride and haughtiness and have our hope in God (v3), we have no fears.  Therefore peace is ours. True peace, not false hope, or the folly of believing there will be no further trials in this life, but a settled conviction that whatever happens God has our best interests at heart and that our soul is safe.  

    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

    Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

    If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.

    Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

    “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

    God bless, Malcolm

    PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

    mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, coaching, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 
    7 min
  • S1 Ep206: "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 200, Psalm 131v2
    "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 206, Psalm 131v2

    You have found a daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134).

    They are designed to help our hearts and minds being a healthy place while the Covid 19 virus does its worst.

    “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11)

    Each day we will meditate on a verse or two from these wonderful Psalms as we make our pilgrimage from confusion to hope, pain to peace, anxiety to joy.

    The child is perhaps lying on the mother’s lap, but is weaned, not anxious for milk from the breast.  It’s needs are satisfied.  Now that we have rejected pride and haughtiness and have our hope in God (v3), we have no fears.  Therefore peace is ours. True peace, not false hope, or the folly of believing there will be no further trials in this life, but a settled conviction that whatever happens God has our best interests at heart and that our soul is safe.  

    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

    Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

    If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.

    Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

    “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

    God bless, Malcolm

    PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

    mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, coaching, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 
    7 min
  • S1 Ep49: "Is there a message in the - tragic - mayhem?", Newsletter, 05 June 2020, Episode 49
    I have two things in my mind this week.

    1. The joy of participating with a hundred people in the, "Is there a message in the mayhem?" teaching event.
    2. The agony of witnessing the pain caused by the death of George Floyd - both to his family and to many others by extension.

      3. As so often in life, joy and mourning go together. Let me start with the second issue and finish with the first.

      What can one intelligibly and helpfully say about such difficult matters? Well, my remarks will be woefully inadequate, but it feels right to say something.

      First of all, here's what I wrote (with the help of some friends) for the Facebook pages of the Thames Valley churches of Christ and the website:

      "So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27 NLT)
      Dear friends, I am writing this around the time that the memorial service for George Floyd is wrapping up.
      It is difficult to sum up in a short post the appalling nature of what happened to him. For now, I think we can safely say that the injustice of what happened to George, and similar experiences of injustice felt by others is an affront to the heart of God and his image in which we are made.
      “Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.” (Proverbs 22:8 NIV11)
      As a church we are considering our best response to this. Currently we are having conversations in the congregation and would like to hear from as many people as possible before taking the first step. What is the Spirit saying? 
      If you have any suggestions please send them to me, Tim or Shevvy.
      God bless, Malcolm

      It was the Scripture from Proverbs which grabbed my attention - “Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.” (Proverbs 22:8).  God truly hates injustice - no matter on whom it is perpetrated, nor the means used to so-called justify it. 

      I have had many helpful and enlightening conversations with people of different backgrounds this week. The men of the Watford church met on Wednesday evening to discuss what we are learning from the events surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd.  I learned a great deal from the perspectives of these mature men who come from very different backgrounds and have very different experiences of prejudice in one form or another.

      Here are my (limited and inadequate) takeaways is for now.

      1. I must accept that I will never fully understand someone different to myself. In other words, it is insulting ever to claim that I "understand you" as if that means I fully grasp somebody else's experience. I can, however grow in understanding.  I need to catch myself when I am tempted to say "I understand". Instead, it will be more helpful for me to say something like, "I am beginning to understand… Thank you for helping me to understand better…". Which leads to my second thought.
      2. Curiosity is the cure for prejudice and misunderstanding. Curiosity motivated by love, not self-serving nosiness.  If I can never say I fully understand people, but accept that my life will be enriched by better understanding others, then I have a duty to remain consistently curious all through my life. It was mentioned in our meeting on Wednesday that it seems easier to have an open mind when we are younger. I guess that's true, but as disciples of Jesus we must discipline ourselves - I must discipline myself - to remain curious. And how does that work? This leads me to my third thought.
      3. Loving curiosity is demonstrated, at least in part, by actively entering somebody else's world. Wasn't Jesus curious about our condition? Did not that motivate him to come into an alien environment and live our lives such that he gained a better understanding of what it meant to struggle in this world? Did not the Apostle Paul expend himself in the Gentile world so foreign to his upbringing as a Pharisee of Pharisees?  I have been very blessed to travel more widely than most. Certainly it has broadened my mind. But I don't need to travel for that to happen. There are articles to read, videos to watch, and conversations to have which can help me learn and grow. I'll never forget conversations such as that I had with my friend Sharon who educated me on the challenges facing Caribbean men, or with my Irish friends who helped me to understand the deeper origins of the conflicts in their country. Those conversations were humbling because they exposed my ignorance and blind assumptions. They challenged my heart, but, ultimately, I learned to better love the people God had put in my life.  And there are so many other experiences. Eating cow's foot prepared by a Nigerian family (I didn't like the food, but I am glad I had the experience!). Going to my first 'nine' night to mourn the death of Colin - a deeply moving experience. Seeing my daughter marry a Gujarati and being more fully exposed to that culture - colourful, vibrant and energetic!  the list is long. The question for me today is, in what way I actively entering the worlds of people around me?

        4. None of the above solves the global problems of prejudice. But, just because we cannot change the world does not mean we should not change our own world. And as we do so, we bring the light of the love of God to person after person. It may be uncomfortable, but it is worth it, it is Christ-like, it brings glory to God.

        Briefly, now on to the second matter of the week. We kicked off our three-part series called, "Is there a message in the mayhem?"  last Saturday.  Chris Birtles and Simon Dinning were our first two speakers.
        A hundred people turned up and, if the banter is anything to go by, had a good time!  We had one or two technical glitches, but overall everything went very smoothly. The recording of the lessons is online. The handout is available on the dedicated page on my website.

        This coming Saturday, six June, we move on to session 2 - "How do we respond?" How can we respond to what we’re seeing? What doors is God opening because of the virus? How do we best serve others and bring hope? We will look at what we can learn from the way the early church responded to times of trial, and consider how our prayers, gifts and resources can help bring hope. Session Coordinators: Andy Ezeilo and Robert Payne.
        If you haven't yet registered for the second and third sessions you can do so by looking at the page mentioned above, or by going straight to the Eventbrite meeting page. There is no fee, but we are asking people to make a donation to HOPE worldwide if they are able to do so.

        I do hope you can join us. If not, please do two things. Firstly, pass this information on to someone you think might be interested. Secondly, watch the videos at your own leisure and let me know any further questions or comments you have on the contents. That will help us as we plan the third session coming up next Saturday 13th June.

        Finally, may I solicit your prayers for this event. We have never, as a group of friends, put on anything quite like this. We are very excited, if a little nervous!

        God bless, Malcolm
        17 min
      4. S1 Ep49: "Is there a message in the - tragic - mayhem?", Newsletter, 05 June 2020, Episode 49
        I have two things in my mind this week.

        1. The joy of participating with a hundred people in the, "Is there a message in the mayhem?" teaching event.
        2. The agony of witnessing the pain caused by the death of George Floyd - both to his family and to many others by extension.

          3. As so often in life, joy and mourning go together. Let me start with the second issue and finish with the first.

          What can one intelligibly and helpfully say about such difficult matters? Well, my remarks will be woefully inadequate, but it feels right to say something.

          First of all, here's what I wrote (with the help of some friends) for the Facebook pages of the Thames Valley churches of Christ and the website:

          "So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27 NLT)
          Dear friends, I am writing this around the time that the memorial service for George Floyd is wrapping up.
          It is difficult to sum up in a short post the appalling nature of what happened to him. For now, I think we can safely say that the injustice of what happened to George, and similar experiences of injustice felt by others is an affront to the heart of God and his image in which we are made.
          “Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.” (Proverbs 22:8 NIV11)
          As a church we are considering our best response to this. Currently we are having conversations in the congregation and would like to hear from as many people as possible before taking the first step. What is the Spirit saying? 
          If you have any suggestions please send them to me, Tim or Shevvy.
          God bless, Malcolm

          It was the Scripture from Proverbs which grabbed my attention - “Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.” (Proverbs 22:8).  God truly hates injustice - no matter on whom it is perpetrated, nor the means used to so-called justify it. 

          I have had many helpful and enlightening conversations with people of different backgrounds this week. The men of the Watford church met on Wednesday evening to discuss what we are learning from the events surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd.  I learned a great deal from the perspectives of these mature men who come from very different backgrounds and have very different experiences of prejudice in one form or another.

          Here are my (limited and inadequate) takeaways is for now.

          1. I must accept that I will never fully understand someone different to myself. In other words, it is insulting ever to claim that I "understand you" as if that means I fully grasp somebody else's experience. I can, however grow in understanding.  I need to catch myself when I am tempted to say "I understand". Instead, it will be more helpful for me to say something like, "I am beginning to understand… Thank you for helping me to understand better…". Which leads to my second thought.
          2. Curiosity is the cure for prejudice and misunderstanding. Curiosity motivated by love, not self-serving nosiness.  If I can never say I fully understand people, but accept that my life will be enriched by better understanding others, then I have a duty to remain consistently curious all through my life. It was mentioned in our meeting on Wednesday that it seems easier to have an open mind when we are younger. I guess that's true, but as disciples of Jesus we must discipline ourselves - I must discipline myself - to remain curious. And how does that work? This leads me to my third thought.
          3. Loving curiosity is demonstrated, at least in part, by actively entering somebody else's world. Wasn't Jesus curious about our condition? Did not that motivate him to come into an alien environment and live our lives such that he gained a better understanding of what it meant to struggle in this world? Did not the Apostle Paul expend himself in the Gentile world so foreign to his upbringing as a Pharisee of Pharisees?  I have been very blessed to travel more widely than most. Certainly it has broadened my mind. But I don't need to travel for that to happen. There are articles to read, videos to watch, and conversations to have which can help me learn and grow. I'll never forget conversations such as that I had with my friend Sharon who educated me on the challenges facing Caribbean men, or with my Irish friends who helped me to understand the deeper origins of the conflicts in their country. Those conversations were humbling because they exposed my ignorance and blind assumptions. They challenged my heart, but, ultimately, I learned to better love the people God had put in my life.  And there are so many other experiences. Eating cow's foot prepared by a Nigerian family (I didn't like the food, but I am glad I had the experience!). Going to my first 'nine' night to mourn the death of Colin - a deeply moving experience. Seeing my daughter marry a Gujarati and being more fully exposed to that culture - colourful, vibrant and energetic!  the list is long. The question for me today is, in what way I actively entering the worlds of people around me?

            4. None of the above solves the global problems of prejudice. But, just because we cannot change the world does not mean we should not change our own world. And as we do so, we bring the light of the love of God to person after person. It may be uncomfortable, but it is worth it, it is Christ-like, it brings glory to God.

            Briefly, now on to the second matter of the week. We kicked off our three-part series called, "Is there a message in the mayhem?"  last Saturday.  Chris Birtles and Simon Dinning were our first two speakers.
            A hundred people turned up and, if the banter is anything to go by, had a good time!  We had one or two technical glitches, but overall everything went very smoothly. The recording of the lessons is online. The handout is available on the dedicated page on my website.

            This coming Saturday, six June, we move on to session 2 - "How do we respond?" How can we respond to what we’re seeing? What doors is God opening because of the virus? How do we best serve others and bring hope? We will look at what we can learn from the way the early church responded to times of trial, and consider how our prayers, gifts and resources can help bring hope. Session Coordinators: Andy Ezeilo and Robert Payne.
            If you haven't yet registered for the second and third sessions you can do so by looking at the page mentioned above, or by going straight to the Eventbrite meeting page. There is no fee, but we are asking people to make a donation to HOPE worldwide if they are able to do so.

            I do hope you can join us. If not, please do two things. Firstly, pass this information on to someone you think might be interested. Secondly, watch the videos at your own leisure and let me know any further questions or comments you have on the contents. That will help us as we plan the third session coming up next Saturday 13th June.

            Finally, may I solicit your prayers for this event. We have never, as a group of friends, put on anything quite like this. We are very excited, if a little nervous!

            God bless, Malcolm
            17 min
          4. S1 Ep205: "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 205, Psalm 131v1
            "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 205, Psalm 131v1 

            You have found a daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). 

            They are designed to help our hearts and minds being a healthy place while the Covid 19 virus does its worst. 

            “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11) 

            Each day we will meditate on a verse or two from these wonderful Psalms as we make our pilgrimage from confusion to hope, pain to peace, anxiety to joy. 

            Perhaps the author’s heart used to be proud, but incidents of God’s discipline have brought about a change of heart that has led to his understanding of the right attitude.   
            Ambition has become a virtue in our culture.  Does this blind us to its harmful side-effects?  Do we not recognise the symptoms of corruption it brings into our hearts?  “There have always been Faustian characters, people in the community who embarked on a way of arrogance and power; now our entire culture is Faustian.”  Peterson, Obed, 152. 
            Aspiration is not the same as selfish ambition / pride.  Paul had goals - Phil 3:14.  But they were very God-focussed. 

            Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

            Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

            If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.

            Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

            “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

            God bless, Malcolm

            PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

            mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, coaching, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 
            7 min
          5. S1 Ep205: "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 205, Psalm 131v1
            "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 205, Psalm 131v1 

            You have found a daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). 

            They are designed to help our hearts and minds being a healthy place while the Covid 19 virus does its worst. 

            “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11) 

            Each day we will meditate on a verse or two from these wonderful Psalms as we make our pilgrimage from confusion to hope, pain to peace, anxiety to joy. 

            Perhaps the author’s heart used to be proud, but incidents of God’s discipline have brought about a change of heart that has led to his understanding of the right attitude.   
            Ambition has become a virtue in our culture.  Does this blind us to its harmful side-effects?  Do we not recognise the symptoms of corruption it brings into our hearts?  “There have always been Faustian characters, people in the community who embarked on a way of arrogance and power; now our entire culture is Faustian.”  Peterson, Obed, 152. 
            Aspiration is not the same as selfish ambition / pride.  Paul had goals - Phil 3:14.  But they were very God-focussed. 

            Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

            Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

            If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.

            Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

            “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

            God bless, Malcolm

            PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

            mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, coaching, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 
            7 min
          6. S1 Ep204: "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 204, Psalm 131 - overview
            "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 204, Psalm 131 - overview 

            You have found a daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). 

            They are designed to help our hearts and minds being a healthy place while the Covid 19 virus does its worst. 

            “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11) 

            Each day we will meditate on a verse or two from these wonderful Psalms as we make our pilgrimage from confusion to hope, pain to peace, anxiety to joy. 

            The whole tone of the Psalm reminds us of Matt 18:1-4 and the instructions of Jesus as to the qualities necessary for us to be ‘great’ in the kingdom.
            “Psalm 131 is a maintenance Psalm. It is functional to the person of faith as pruning is functional to the gardener; it gets rid of that which looks good to those who don’t know better, and reduces the distance between our hearts and their roots in God.” Peterson, Obed, 149.
            Spurgeon said it “..is one of the shortest psalms to read, but one of the longest to learn.” 

            Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

            Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

            If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.

            Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

            “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

            God bless, Malcolm

            PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

            mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, coaching, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 
            7 min
          7. S1 Ep204: "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 204, Psalm 131 - overview
            "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 204, Psalm 131 - overview 

            You have found a daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). 

            They are designed to help our hearts and minds being a healthy place while the Covid 19 virus does its worst. 

            “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11) 

            Each day we will meditate on a verse or two from these wonderful Psalms as we make our pilgrimage from confusion to hope, pain to peace, anxiety to joy. 

            The whole tone of the Psalm reminds us of Matt 18:1-4 and the instructions of Jesus as to the qualities necessary for us to be ‘great’ in the kingdom.
            “Psalm 131 is a maintenance Psalm. It is functional to the person of faith as pruning is functional to the gardener; it gets rid of that which looks good to those who don’t know better, and reduces the distance between our hearts and their roots in God.” Peterson, Obed, 149.
            Spurgeon said it “..is one of the shortest psalms to read, but one of the longest to learn.” 

            Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

            Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

            If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.

            Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

            “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

            God bless, Malcolm

            PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

            mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, coaching, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 
            7 min
          8. S1 Ep203: "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 203, Psalm 130v8
            "Psalms of Ascent Series", Quiet Time Coaching: Episode 203, Psalm 130v8 

            You have found a daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). 

            They are designed to help our hearts and minds being a healthy place while the Covid 19 virus does its worst. 

            “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11) 

            Each day we will meditate on a verse or two from these wonderful Psalms as we make our pilgrimage from confusion to hope, pain to peace, anxiety to joy. 

            The Psalm ends with hope - a hope it dared not express at the beginning. 
            God takes the initiative - always has always will.  Is 41:8-10, 1 Cor 1:9. 
            Provided us with His own son, Heb 1:3.

            Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

            Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

            If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org.

            Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.

            “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

            God bless, Malcolm

            PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

            mccx, Malcolm Cox, Watford, Croxley Green, teaching, preaching, spiritual disciplines, public speaking, corporate worship, Sunday Sample, Corporate Worship Matters, Tuesday Teaching Tips, Quiet Time Coaching, coaching, coaching near me, coach, online coaching, savior, quiet time, devotion, God, Jesus, Pray, prayer, malcolm’s, cox, 
            7 min

          About Malcolm Cox

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          Malcolm Cox. Enjoying communicating the depth & relevance of the Bible to life today. Author of 'An Elephant's Swimming Pool' about John's gospel. For theology and spirituality see: