There’s more to it than that. It is amazing how easy it is to fall into the thinking that this is all there is. By that I mean the life that you live, in your particular context with the aid of your experiences and cultural backing. The explosion of information through various forms of media gives the […]
Read More See What MoreThere is something exhilarating and stimulating about being on a mission. When my life was a routine of just doing things and getting cheap kicks out it, I can truly say life was very dull. I have discovered that having money and the stuff it buys works for some at some level, but overall the […]
Read More Mission TimeIt’s been around nine years since I first started blogging. That’s a whole heap of words in those years. More importantly, though, I have come across some really good writers and followers of Christ who are able to record their journey in a really compelling way. There’s no doubt about it, my faith has been […]
Read More Grateful For … (2)Here are some things I love about church, not the church as it could and possibly should be if we could see it, but the church as it is. These are not in any particular order. 1. The Food It is the basic things that are often the most profound. The food and drink I […]
Read More Ten Things I Love About The ChurchIt’s very easy to be cynical about church. Growing up, there have been plenty of opportunities for me to become disenchanted with the expression of church that I have seen. Thankfully, the church is not about perfection. As the Body of Christ, its head – Jesus Himself – takes great care of it. He offers […]
Read More Ten Things I See When I See ChurchA few of us are exploring the book of Acts. What a fascinating book it is. It is not the first time I’ve read it, and it should my life be spared it won’t be the last time I read it. Here are ten reasons – among many others – for why I love reading […]
Read More Ten Things I Love About The Book Of ActsIt would be boring. I don’t believe in being bored. I don’t believe in doing things that bore. There’s room for routine and I appreciate having a pattern is very helpful. It’s just about seeing community as a lot more than gathering to go through the motions. It’s an opportunity to see God do amazing […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Making Glorious Things Together Church StyleThe phrase ‘with the greatest of respect’ is a polite disclaimer for an avalanche of sentiment that may not appear all that respectful. Therefore, with the greatest of respect, some of us in church gatherings are looking for a lot of things, but Jesus isn’t high on that list. It’s almost like we treat the […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Seeking Spiritual Seekers For Overflow GenerosityIt is really tragic. Enslaved to the dominant super power of the day, oppressed and suppressed by the needs of this juggernaut of a civilisation there appears no way out. For years you and your people have sought freedom, but it’s looking further away with each passing day. You have cried out for freedom but […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Progressive Mentality In A Regressive WorldChurch is family. When I was a child growing up in Wellingborough, my Dad was the deacon of the church we attended. It was a small church. There was the Elder and my Dad the deacon and a few other members besides. As far as my memory serves, the Elder and my Dad had a […]
Read More A Note Of Gratitude For The Family Love
