The hymn O To Be Like Thee becomes harder to sing the more you realise who you’re singing about. I do enjoy hearing the bluster and bravado of well meaning, gung-ho followers who like Peter will impulsively say they will do anything for Jesus. I enjoy hearing it. I don’t question the sincerity, I don’t […]
Read More A Word On MaturityThere are cute words in the English language. There is something cute about the word ‘vessels’. You might not think so, but I do and on here that’s all that matters. It’s such a great analogy for the life of a follower of Jesus Christ. We are not our own, but we are made for […]
Read More VesselsA crutch may help you to move, but it doesn’t help you to walk. I was reminded recently that the Christian faith is not about crutches. Jesus came to bring about wholeness. That was exemplified on occasions with those who previously could not walk being able to walk. He did not offer a crutch, indeed […]
Read More It’s Not About CrutchesThere is a time and place. Having wandered around for so long and as people get tired and worn, it’s good to know there is a place where settling can take place. Roots can be established, norms can become entrenched, a stable inoffensive and unspectacular routine can be developed. Over time the settling mentality slowly […]
Read More Settlers and PioneersLately I was sharing about pointing to the alternative, not long after that I was considering the privilege of pursuing the alternative. That just leaves me to conclude this brief series on the Kingdom alternative by highlighting two of its most compelling features. The peace that’s desired by so many in the world is understandable […]
Read More Peace and Permanence of the AlternativeRecently I shared about what it was to be among those pointing to the alternative when it comes to the way of the world. In that piece I shared the story of an old friend who typified those who saw faith as an additional something to the rest of life. That kind of approach is […]
Read More Pursuing the AlternativeI had the privilege to converse with an old friend recently. I came across him about 18 years ago. He is one of those guys who you can immediately love because he’s such a gently, honourable man. He is not afraid to cry for Go and he’s very sincere in his commitment to God and […]
Read More Pointing To The AlternativeJesus does not do half measures. He lived a great life. He didn’t leave it there, He went on to equip others to live that full life. He showed great compassion to the needy, poor and broken. He didn’t leave it there, He went on to equip others to express His compassion for others to […]
Read More Jesus Our Example Who Makes An Example Of UsI like hotel rooms. Don’t get me wrong, I like my home and there’s no place like it. I do enjoy, however, the special attention of a quality hotel and a quality hotel room. It’s your own space and for those brief moments you can arrange it as you want. If you wish to leave […]
Read More Do Not DisturbPraying in line with the heart of God means praying for all people. That’s difficult to accept when we consider some of the categories in the ‘all people’. There are some people who hardly seem to merit a truly heartfelt prayer. Yet God still wants to save them. Despite their behaviour and words, as that […]
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