This is a beautiful song that reminds us where all good gifts come from. What I love about this song is not just the chilled out vibe that it emits, but also that deep core reminder that the source of all things pleasant, bright, encouraging, constructive and beautiful is from the Father of Lights, and […]
Read More DMCD Songs: From Heaven by Jon GibsonHere’s a tricky thing about following Jesus. It can be an intensely personal and individual journey. To a large degree you’re responsible for your own development and commitment to Christ. When we are judged we won’t be able to blame church leaders and all that kinda jazz. We will be judged on individual grounds. Yet […]
Read More Be Careful Lest They FallMy dear brothers and sisters who happen to live on the other side of the pond will be celebrating their Independence Day. Of course Will Smith won’t be defeating aliens to give the President a chance t talk about those values that makes America so great, but I can imagine a fair few proud Americans […]
Read More Talking Point: Pledging Allegiance – The Disciple of Christ and PatriotismMy sister passed this song onto me the other day. I heard it once, then heard it again. It can be easy to get caught up in the emotion of the song and not pick up on what’s going on and what the consequences are. Having done so, it left me sober considering what it […]
Read More DMCD Songs: Holy FireImagine having everything you ever wanted. Like me you might have a wish-list that’s useful for when people want to get you a birthday present. Multiply all those kind of wishes and just envisage getting it all. Now ask yourself this question. Am I now satisfied? Chances are, if you take the challenge seriously and […]
Read More Keeping It SimpleI recall reciting the 10 Commandments on a regular basis. In the church community that I engaged with whilst living in Stoke-on-Trent it was a weekly ritual that even the children had to engage in. Being old school, we recited the KJV deal of the Decalogue which promised much mirth for the children and young […]
Read More Talking Point: Beware CovetousnessIn my media readings the other day, I came across this article looking at 108 reasons why we are getting fatter. (People go to great efforts to research then write these things, don’t they.) I am aware that obesity is becoming more and more of a problem in large parts of the Western world. […]
Read More Talking Point: Taking Gluttony SeriouslyI get down sometimes. Part of the reason for quoting scriptures like the joy of the Lord is my strength and rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice, is because sometimes I don’t feel like rejoicing and sometimes I don’t experience joy. Listening to songs like this as well remind me of […]
Read More DMCD Songs: So Blue – Jon GibsonYou must be choking. No I’m not suggesting that your name is Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon this year. (Nice reference to latest events, eh?) I am referring to being choked by the cares of this life. You might recall the Parable of the Sower and Jesus doing us the favour of […]
Read More News and the Cares of this LifeProbably the best job I ever had was working for the North Staffs YMCA. If ever there was a job that proved that there’s more to life than getting loads of money it was that one. I came across, served and worked alongside a number of people young and old who for one reason or […]
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