Even when I was growing up in church, there were some words used that I did not understand. I heard the words used a lot, but had no idea what they meant. Short words like ‘glory’ and then some bigger words. A word like sanctification. Now, with no disrespect meant to those who attended the […]
Read More Defining SanctificationThe song was made popular in Christian circles by Richard Smallwood. It is a beautiful song of … well praise. It’s getting to the age now where it’s considered a classic. Here’s how classic it is, I remember being part of a choir that sang this song … ten years ago. It’s a great song […]
Read More DMCD Songs: Total Praise – Steve GreenThis video is the inspiration for this post. The key was the part where David Stephens contrasts what faith is as opposed to what presumption is. The whole section of the necessity for God to initiate faith, rather than my presumption starting something and expecting God to show up was a splendid and refreshing reminder […]
Read More Suffering From Spiritual TinnitusThere are some parts of scripture that are not easy to read. What makes them so challenging to read is because they are so rich and heavy with detail. Such is the attention to detail that you cannot just read it as you would a piece of narrative. For example Exodus is exciting for the […]
Read More A Radiant RelationshipRecently I wrote a glowing tribute to thanksgiving, rating the activity as something admirable and worth enjoying. In the interests of fairness, and because as timing has it, after I was so happy, I was sent to a significant low, it’s worth sharing how I celebrate God in bad times. Sometimes events appear to conspire […]
Read More Celebrating God In Bad TimesThanksgiving is a beautiful thing. Truly a beautiful and wonderful thing. Today has been a great example of that. I have had the privilege of working under a particular organisation over the last year or so. These folks have been brilliant. They’ve helped me experience what it is to be kinda self-employed and working as […]
Read More Celebrating God in the Beauty of OthersI am not a fan of uniform types of church – one style and size must fit all. I mean by that a uniformed format of how the ‘service’ should take place, and all the ingredients done in the same order. It just does not make sense to me. I found it interesting reading about the David and Goliath […]
Read More In Fitting With Who You AreThis week I’ve been rather taken with reading of the exploits of God’s people and especially his leaders through the Old Testament books of 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Chronicles. I got into these books well before getting acquainted to the gospels. Well before I began following Jesus, […]
Read More Reading Then Reading NowTwo things to start this entry. In a few short days’ time Dr. Who will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Also it’s my birthday today. Now the connection between the two won’t see me go all fan-loving on Dr. Who. It’s there for a reason. In the latest edition of Dr. Who Magazine, the programme showrunner, […]
Read More A Time For Now To Look Back And Look AheadWhen I got home, I eventually made it upstairs to be greeted by my three daughters performing a dance just for me. Sure it wasn’t the best choreographed piece you’ve ever seen, but they pranced about with such enthusiasm and joy, the grin was permanently etched on my face. I sat to talk to my […]
Read More A Brief Word Of Gratitude For My Family
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