It started by recalling how I love coming home and sharing the sort of day I’ve had with my wife, whilst also finding out the kind of day she’s had. Experts have referred to this as a conversation. I like these ‘conversations’. I was thinking, though, is God glorified by our reports on the day? Could […]
Read More Is It All For His Glory?I often catch myself giving two extreme examples of something to suggest that Jesus opts for the middle way and implying that Christianity is a journey towards balance. Some things have come to light that has shown that this is a slightly misleading reading of pursuing Jesus. To get there follow me carefully. I still […]
Read More Taking It To ExtremesOften when I take God seriously at His Word I realise two things. One the sheer impossibility of living to His requirements. Two how that acknowledgement leaves me at a place of desperate need for Him to live up to His demands in me. This total surrender to God is the best thing I can […]
Read More Victory by SurrenderI heard this song when I was growing up and as with many songs of those childhood days, I’d hear them, like them, not know who did them and have them lurk in the background for years. Of course then I get all grown up and I know me John P Kee, Kirk Franklin, Vanessa […]
Read More DMCD Songs – I’m Goin’ Up YonderPaul encouraged a church to put all kinds of prayers to God and indeed when you read it there is not just one kind of prayer you can make to Him. Just as there are different kind of approaches in verbal engagements with loved ones, from the pleasant and somewhat grovelling request, to a heartfelt […]
Read More Prayer Points (WE-110409)One of my favourite female vocalists – whatever genre. Gifted is an understatement. So to put that good use in this scenario is just the ticket. Also the song reminds me of the old days back in Wellingborough. It’s a song that would come from my dad’s lips on a Sunday afternoon as he comes […]
Read More DMCD Songs: Because He Lives – Kim BurrellIt’s all well and good enjoying a good spiritual time, but the drive of faith is to motivate us on the same mission as our Lord and Saviour and this song reminds us of that in a vivid lyrical call from the God of Justice. Good stuff from Mr. Keyes. For His Name’s Sake Shalom […]
Read More DMCD Songs: God Of Justice – Aaron KeyesJust the smallest stir took place when Chaka Khan gave this rendition of her R’n’B hit at a Celebration of Gospel. It opens up a lot of interesting questions about what are songs that glorify God? Gotta tell you, there’s a slice of me (rather than a part for a change) that is old school. […]
Read More What Is Gospel Music? Through The Fire?I was sent this email from someone to whom I’ve subscribed. I watched it and perked up at the statement Donnie makes, Don’t be a slave to your gift, don’t be a slave to your ability. Slavery and freedom are themes very close to my heart. I am never far away from acknowledging my frailties […]
Read More Identity In Christ-like CharacterSecurity is something highly valued by people. We are not far from the generation that believed in ‘jobs for life’ and marriages that should last forever. There is comfort in knowing something will always be there to help. So it is not the most encouraging thing to hear that the only sure things in life […]
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