“Life isn’t like the stories,” I have been told, “It’s not about good guys and bad guys. It’s just about people with varying inclinations.” I love it when they say that. I nod in a way that understands where they’re coming from. Once they’re finished I reflect on what reality has taught me and wonder […]
Read More Even The Bad Guy Gets ItThe blame culture is nothing new. Some would suggest it’s as old as humanity itself. Nobody is perfect – that should not be an excuse, that should be an understanding allowing the capacity of grace to help us grow. From the beginning of the story, all that was required was for the individual to behave […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Responsible ChurchEverything is messed up and everything is mixed up. People want to know where they stand, but end up falling for the latest craze and trend that has the hype behind it. Where everything is messed up and everything is mixed up it is reassuring to come across something that won’t be susceptible to the […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Pure ChurchMy friend was telling me that it was because the roots were settled deep that’s why they could endure. It was great to hear that. It was necessary to be reminded of that. Storms come to everyone, struggles are a part of life. The ability to endure is not so much about what you can […]
Read More Built to Endure?Love is the motor – the love of Jesus is truly the life-changing element essential in life. Pursuing the change, as has been considered before, brings us into conflict with those who would prefer that change to be diluted, diverted, disrupted and disputed in the desire to leave folks disillusioned. Not only is that to […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Faithful and Fearless ChurchEveryone has their story. Indeed everyone has their stories. There are stories I could tell you. like this one. Some talk about having their rebellious stage before coming to Jesus. I have to confess my rebellious stage came after I came to Jesus. (And saying rebellious stage to assume it happened the once is somewhat […]
Read More Remembering Restorative LoveThey have a lot of activities. Services throughout the week. Departments for all the age groups as well as for those who are single or married. Outreach work to schools, hospitals and prisons. Supporting the causes in the community. There’s a lot going on. They are certainly committed to their teachings. Every week the preaching […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Loving ChurchWisdom. What a priceless quality to have in life. How will I know what to do with my time from day to day? Wisdom. How will I make a decision on a pressing issue? Wisdom. How will I respond to challenging behaviour from those who claim to love me? Wisdom. How will I engage in […]
Read More WiserThere are some parts of the Bible that some would prefer not to read. The parts about the blessings of the Lord are enjoyable parts to read. The parts about the restoration and redemption of humanity are enjoyable parts to read. The parts about the protection of the Lord and the angelic support are enjoyable […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Facing OppositionYou ever give up hope of something ever happening? There’s an episode recorded about a woman who had noticed that a prophet would travel to the town where she lived. She suggested to her husband that it would be good to set up a room for him so that he had somewhere decent to stay […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Raise Their Hopes
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