There are some parts of the Bible that some would prefer not to read. The parts about the blessings of the Lord are enjoyable parts to read. The parts about the restoration and redemption of humanity are enjoyable parts to read. The parts about the protection of the Lord and the angelic support are enjoyable […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Facing OppositionYou ever give up hope of something ever happening? There’s an episode recorded about a woman who had noticed that a prophet would travel to the town where she lived. She suggested to her husband that it would be good to set up a room for him so that he had somewhere decent to stay […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Raise Their HopesIt is a dark world. That doesn’t need much in the way of explanation. What’s all the more disconcerting is that some people prefer it that way. Some revel in what takes place in the dark. Some believe they benefit from that scenario. Whilst making noises about seeking solutions and banishing the darkness, they really […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Light ShiningFrom that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 4:17 NIV) Change? Change to what? The narrative of life in Christ is set against a backdrop where those who follow Him do so as strangers and pilgrims in this world. The world as a system is set in […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Maintaining the FocusContaminated. Infested. Diseased. Malignant. Corroding. These are not the most positive words in the English language and they all refer to the state of something. You ever think the state of relationships could be described in that way? Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Pure and SimpleWhen I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. (Nehemiah 1:4 NLT) When it finally hits you. Other people can talk about it, other people can highlight it and other people can make it their issue, but it is only when […]
Read More Prayer For Change: There Is A Need“You what they’re like, right?” They ask for a character reference to ensure they are getting someone of good standing. It’s one thing for the person to suggest they have the character, it is another thing to get that corroborated from a trustworthy source who can endorse the person. If you were around when that […]
Read More You Know What He’s Like?There’s a lot going on with him. He doesn’t say much when challenged about it, but it’s clear that there’s a lot going on with him. though he may bottle it all within. It is seen a little in his desire to fit in and feel like he belongs. His disruptive behaviour has brought some […]
Read More Patience, Conforming and ReconditioningThere are times when you don’t have a clue who you’re talking to. There’s the episode written of a man in a tribe that’s part of a nation that’s being battered constantly. Things are so bad that whenever they’re producing anything in their land, they struggle to hide it so that the raiding hordes won’t […]
Read More He Is Speaking: A Dawning RealisationThey say it’s harmless. They say there’s nothing to it. It’s just a bit of fun they say. That works for them. Apparently ignorance is bliss, so what they don’t know won’t hurt them. Meanwhile that which they entertain makes subtle incisions into the mindset. Perhaps some things that were clearly unacceptable appear to be […]
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