One of the things my friend said was how difficult it was to remain present. There’s a routine to the gathering. You can go through the motions and often there’s no real desire or requirement to truly be authentic in that setting. So however you’re really feeling should take a side-step and you should just […]
Read More When We Gather … What Was, What Is, What Can Be, What Will BeThere is something about being in their company. There was food. Decent food too. Drinking. Good drinks too. One person would ask a question and before in no time at all there was a conversational flow. Sometimes autobiographical, sometimes instructional, sometimes humorous, sometimes profound. There was no obligation to speak – it was voluntary. One […]
Read More When We Gather … A Few Key IngredientsNobody’s perfect, we’re only human. That statement is a relief for some people. That statement is an excuse for other people. That statement is also a little insulting. It’s a little insulting because of Jesus. In Jesus we are reminded that no one is perfect, even though He is. In His perfection, though, He gives […]
Read More When We Gather … Hints Of What He Had In MindReflecting on what you do and why you do it is not often something we consciously do. It is far easier to react to events and either change what we’re doing or further reinforce what we’re doing. If there is enough of an investment in the activity it can even be seen as a threat […]
Read More When We Gather … Some ObservationsThere are some themes and issues in life that I love to dwell on. One of them is church. For a long time I’ve just been intrigued and fascinated by the idea of church, the expression of church and the challenge of church. There have been a number of sources that have helped considerably in […]
Read More When We Gather … Opening ThoughtsI was just having a look at some of the things I wrote five years ago. There was this piece I put together about some Jesus questions. It was interesting reading some of the questions that I had at the time and what the five years have done in helping me work through some of […]
Read More More Jesus QuestionsApril really has to be action month for me. I’ve allowed myself the winter months for hibernation and contemplation, but I appreciate that April – where the spring kicks in – truly has to be a time of action. One of those areas for action is the practical aspect of getting out a bit more. […]
Read More Finding Home Away From Home Until We Get HomeSome of us have been reading what Paul wrote to Titus about setting things straight in the church in Crete. Recently we came across this clear instruction to Titus. In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. […]
Read More Platforms and PedestalsCars. I am reliably informed that they operate best when the tyres are in good condition. A friend of mine shared how in driving on one occasion he was informed that three of the tyres of the vehicle were critically cracked. Despite that he was able to drive on for a while, until someone else […]
Read More Critically CrackedMy friend and I enjoy talking about the Playmaker. The game goes well when things are organised and each part is playing as they should. Sometimes there are parts that are struggling, but the organiser – the Playmaker knows just how to motivate and support the part. Though different games are played, with different opponents […]
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