It 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 StyleSolomon, eh. What a story. What a character. What wisdom. What clarity. What a tragic end to such a fine reign. A few of us were reflecting on 1 Kings 3, that famous conversation dream between Solomon and God where the new king asks the King of Kings for the one thing He needs to […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Rediscovering Walking The Way Of GodIt has always been bizarre to me how some can behave in foolish and sometimes dangerous ways and blame it on ‘being in the Spirit’. It’s bizarre to me because one aspect of the Spirit fruit is self-control. That would suggest that dangerous, reckless, foolish and harmful behaviour could never be sourced in the Spirit […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Living Properly Under The Spirit’s ControlThere are forces that seek to distract and confuse. Pressure comes from different sides to suggest your allegiance should be to an individual in charge of an organisation. Some say you should stick to an organisation above all things. Those in relationships feel under pressure to commit all to the other in their demands. It […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Faithful To Christ At All TimesIt 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 WorldIt creeps up on those who are not vigilant. First there was the burst of fresh interest and a great desire to be available and flexible. Often it’s mutual. Yet over time some habits sneak in. The little that you knew becomes much to you, enough for you to make small assumptions. The habits and […]
Read More Solid September Sale: No Longer Taking Relationships For GrantedIt’s called today. It’s all the time we have. I have never lived in tomorrow and I never will. Attempts to live in yesterday are thwarted by the fact that it’s past. That leaves me with today. There are encouragements to make the most of today as long as it’s called today. Those encouragements are […]
Read More Solid September Signing: As Long As It Is TodaySome things are not helping at all. When I am in a tough spot many thoughts swirl in my head. Some swirl down the plughole, some swirl round the sink of the mind leaving the impression it’s here for the long haul. One that often makes itself known in my cranium is that quandary – […]
Read More Solid September Sale: Sacking The “Why Me, Lord” SyndromeEven after all these years, he remains a key influence. He never drew attention to himself. He lived in an understated way. He found contentment doing what he needed to do and then returning to the comfort of his home and the reassurance of his allotment. His consistency and diligence becomes all the more remarkable […]
Read More Solid September Signing: The Faithfulness Of A Good ManThis weekend I had a very graphic reminder that I am in a war. I am not an aggressive person. I have never made the most of my physique to be in any way intimidating or imposing. I am not the confrontational type and tend to avoid conflict. I knock around with warrior types. It’s […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Fight The Good Fight Of Faith
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