My oldest daughter could declare firmly that she knew that this was something her Dad always did. I know, because she used that classic phrase, ‘if there’s one thing I know about …’ That’s always a good indication. She then proceeded to accurately nail down what her Dad was like, because it was indeed something […]
Read More Holy HabitsI love a good refrain. A good part in a song that keeps us on track with the song’s basic message. Get a good line and repeat it and it sinks in. No prizes for guessing which line grabbed me in this Psalm. I love the escalation of the instruction. Verse 3 – praise His […]
Read More Psalm 99 – For He Is HolyThree minute theology. Why did no one tell me?! I am engrossed in a Bible Study with friends about Joshua and we are at a point where Joshua instructs the people to consecrate themselves. When searching about it, I came across this. Love it. So because I love it, I think it’s worth the sharing! […]
Read More What is Sanctification? A Brief IllustrationFor the cloud of the Lord was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. (Exodus 40:38 ESV) It’s fascinating reading about what in essence took place in the space of a year, from the time the children […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 40 – Presence For The JourneyYou shall consecrate them, that they may be most holy. Whatever touches them will become holy. (Exodus 30:29 ESV) There are four main aspects of the 30th chapter of Exodus as God continues outlining His expectations for where He chooses to dwell among the people. The first part looks at the altar, the second part considers […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 30 – Altar and Anointing OilThen you shall take part of the blood that is on the altar, and of the anointing oil, and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and his sons’ garments with him. He and his garments shall be holy, and his sons and his sons’ garments with him. (Exodus 29:21 ESV) […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 29 – Consecrated To ServeGod made the world and it was beautiful. We are made in His image and given responsibility to look after the beautiful garden He placed us in. We messed up. Some of the mess is evident overtly in the ways we treat this planetary garden. Some of the mess is evident in how we treat […]
Read More Messy And The BeautyThe posts I write on here have the ending “For His Name’s Sake”. That tagline is written because I endeavour to make sure what I write on here is for the sake of the name of God. To me it doesn’t have to be overly deep and serious for His Name’s Sake. Humour and God […]
Read More Is Church Like Business As Usual?It’s a challenge to say that there are certain things that are right or wrong absolutely. It takes one person to differ and with enough intellect, passion and intensity for any statement to be considered as strong but not applicable to all. It happens in all spheres of life including church. In it all is […]
Read More Grace and HolinessEach of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all […]
Read More Cephas Says: 4 – Following Is Serving
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