You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:43-45 Do what? No, these are the things we’re going to do to our enemies: […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Love Your EnemiesYou ever have a conversation and leave it feeling spent? The other person just bombarded you with their issues. Any word you had to offer about anything was immediately turned into another springboard for extended thoughts from that other person. They wittered on for a considerable period of time and at the end of it […]
Read More Support in RelationshipsThe walk that Moses has to this point has been fascinating. And it’s all been down to his obedience to the One who has given the divine call. He is rescued at birth from state-sponsored infanticide in one of the powerful countries in the known world. The infanticide is conducted against his people who have […]
Read More A Moses Profile: 10 – Raising the BannerIt is not accepted by everyone. It is vigorously resisted in some areas. It is benignly neglected in other areas. Aggression and apathy form twin attacks in the effort to diminish the opportunity to embrace the rule of God. These weapons are joined by efforts at misinformation, compromise and corruption. Efforts made as much from […]
Read More Who Rules? Renewed CommitmentTalk shops. They do not have good reputations. For good reason. Lots of air and little substance. Much complaining which does not lead to productive change. Presentations made, glittering promises offered, whimsical memories and stimulating aspirations shared … all to be minuted and referred to another meeting. Yet talk shops remain in fashion. You’re entitled […]
Read More Within Reach: Engage with PurposeThe picture painted of the character of God is made all the more remarkable considering how the people respond to His might works of rescuing them from slavery and the military force of Egypt. Ten unmistakeable signs and a Red Sea crossing miracle should have been enough to show beyond any doubt that the God […]
Read More A Moses Profile: 9 – Providing for the GrumblersOne of the things that is promised is the clean sweep. That last person left a right mess – is the assertion. You cannot trust that last person if they have a mess on their hands. You need someone who will make a clean sweep of things. Versions of that appeal are made, not just […]
Read More Who Rules? Clean SweepOften when you realise something there’s an urge to do something about it. Quite right too. Is it always wise, however, to just do something – do anything? Maybe at times there is something that can help you to know what to do. A process of engagement. From realising something there can begin interaction for […]
Read More Within Reach: Now Engage …The issues appear to pile up. The bills mount, the debts increase, the arguments multiply as do the headaches. You could do with a break. Even on holidays the time away from work only shows that there’s a need to work to pay off what it took to get to this holiday never mind what […]
Read More Issues and ServingIt’s fascinating considering the incredible impact of trust in relationships. Experiencing Trust: It’s taken for granted as it appears, but it is experienced and witnessed as we observe the child and the parent. There is no question between either party. The child trusts the parent for provision and protection. The child holds the hand of […]
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