Lord Have Mercy

What an empowering and humbling experience it is to be a knowing recipient of mercy. Empowering in the sense that it really comes across as a release – as a second chance to live life where it may have been curtailed or in otherwise justifiably inhibited. Humbling in the sense that you are receiving something […]

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It Is Good To Rest

My daughter Abigail has lots of energy. She positively thrives on bouncing and dancing from one thing to another. Just when I think she does not have enough, she bounds across with even more. She is incredible. Yet come Friday evening, without fail, the Energiser Bunny that is Abigail, runs out of power. She slows […]

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Realities Of Following The Master

This one is for HoneyLil, a regular reader and more importantly a sister who for years I’ve long admired and looked up to as a good example of faithfulness. It’s inspired by words she gave to me recently. One of the reasons why this blog is NOT a straightforward ‘bible devotional’ or ‘discipleship journal’ brimming […]

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All The Days

I was reading more of the Jesus Manifesto today – book by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola.  Came across a section where they looked at how to measure a good day and a bad day.  It refers to a brilliant Chinese proverb … which I would tell you, but seriously you might as well buy […]

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Birthday Greetings

As the minutes pass and the day fades away so ends the most significant day in my own calendar. My wedding anniversary is important, the day of my baptism is also special. The birthdays of my loved ones are crucial parts of my diary. Yet there’s a thrill at the thought of a day like […]

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