JJ 24 #20: Grateful for Mercies

Mercy. There are words that are essential to life as a Christian. Mercy is one of those words. It’s not a word that is part of the culture, really. It’s certainly not as drenched in the make-up of society as it’s a pivotal part of the journey of those who have acknowledged Jesus as Lord […]

JJ 24 #19: Conquered

I might have said it before, but it’s still worth saying again: I like winning. Winning is such a beautiful, exhilarating, and sensational experience. The thrill that goes through me when I am announced the winner is not matched by many other feelings. I like it so much that I set myself up in the […]

JJ 24 #18: Maintaining the Beat

The band. They’re gifted; they know their roles and play them to a tee to ensure the listening experience is as beautiful as possible. When I was a lot younger, the band I saw consisted of a bass player, an electric guitar player who was the lead person, another electric guitar that appeared to be […]

JJ 24 #17: Specialist in Righteousness

I really enjoy football, as much for the drama around it as for the actual game. One master operator in the drama over the last two decades or so has undoubtedly been my favourite manager of my lifetime: Jose Mourinho. In one of his stints managing Chelsea (it’s alright if you have no idea what […]

JJ 24 #16: Substance over Style

There’s a lot to be said about the way things are presented. I am not a style guy. It took other people to kindly help me gain an appreciation for being presentable when it came to clothes selection. To this day, I’m largely unfussed with clothing. The main things for me are comfort and fit […]

JJ24 #15: Important Moments in History

I like history a lot. A reason why I like history is because of the aspect of it being the story. Events take place and they are then portrayed with attention to particular details that assist the story being told. In as much as there’s a desire to be ‘objective’ or ‘impartial’ the issue is […]

JJ24 #14: Grab Those Opportunities

The journey offers lots of opportunities for pitstops. In my childhood days, I was given the impression that a pub was not a place to frequent. As if something demonic would take place there. (And as if nothing demonic happened in church gatherings.) Thankfully, I discovered in my adult years that pubs are great places […]

JJ 24 #13: We Shall See Him As He Is

I understand to a degree. Someone who was close and precious to you, left an indelible mark on your life and cannot be forgotten – the loss of that person is seismic. And it appears reassuring to know that beyond the dead that loved one is looking on. That the presence of that loved one […]

JJ 24 #12: As The Music Plays

It’s possible to go through a day without music. I’m just not sure if it’s that much better a day without it. There’s the music that’s heard. I love listening to the music. The way the instruments are crafted together in the amazing soundscapes that I applaud. The way they craft the lyrics that evokes […]

JJ 24 #11: This Requires Focus

They vie for your attention. You cannot give it to them. It is an episode referred to often when looking at the life of Nehemiah. That episode namely being how he was being enticed to leave his work to deal with distractions deliberately set up by his opponents. Some of those who opposed him were […]