What? Again?

Recently my wife and I spent some time together up in West Yorkshire. For those of you who don’t know, this is a part of England that has beautiful hills and valleys. It’s gloriously picturesque although at times likely to be affected by rain. Not that Authrine and I were put off by the rain […]

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Sam’s 1st Epic 01 – Heard by God

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord , weeping bitterly. (1 Samuel 1:10 NIV) Hannah’s description of her circumstances is challenging. Provoked sorely by a rival who is able to have children, Hannah’s barren state creates a tension that not even the devotion of her husband can settle. This episode of Scripture is […]

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Affirmation

There is no greater affirmation than that of the Father to the Son. To read it on the occasions it’s recorded is an incredibly moving experience. What’s more, to know that this affirmation is then extended to all those who believe in the Son and are reconciled with the Father is all the more amazing. […]

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Partnerships

The sporting context was the first time I really appreciated partnerships. In as much as it is a team sport with 11 players on each side, there were certain areas where two players connected to be productive for the team because of the understanding they developed. Some at times referred to a sort of telepathy […]

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Yield

Not so long ago, I was having a conversation with a brother who I have considered to be somewhat of a non-conformist. By that I mean, the church circles in which I usually circulate has a certain culture that tends to have its subscribers and those eager to fit in with the status quo. It […]

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