Psalm 113 – The Hallel (Part 1)

Psalms 113-118 are a collection of six psalms known as the Hallel which are recited at key Jewish festivals, including that of Passover. In this series of posts I will take a brief look at each of them in turn as we move through Lent. As I reflect on the Hallel I will have in […]

Dorcas: Doing good & helping the poor (Acts 9:36-43)

In Acts 9:36-43, tucked away between the era-defining accounts of Paul’s Damascus road conversion and Peter’s afternoon vision – events which propelled the Early Church to welcome Gentiles and take the gospel across the known world – sits the beautiful story of Dorcas.  Described simply as a disciple, Dorcas, or Tabitha in Aramaic, became ill […]