The offers at the store was to get two for £1. As John had change in various arrangements and he carefully sorted out the £3 he needed for two vegetarian sausage rolls, two traditional pasties a corned beef pasty and a spicy beef pasty. Having successfully received his order, he approached the counter to pay for […]
Read More Short ChangeLately I was sharing about pointing to the alternative, not long after that I was considering the privilege of pursuing the alternative. That just leaves me to conclude this brief series on the Kingdom alternative by highlighting two of its most compelling features. The peace that’s desired by so many in the world is understandable […]
Read More Peace and Permanence of the AlternativeRecently I shared about what it was to be among those pointing to the alternative when it comes to the way of the world. In that piece I shared the story of an old friend who typified those who saw faith as an additional something to the rest of life. That kind of approach is […]
Read More Pursuing the AlternativeI had the privilege to converse with an old friend recently. I came across him about 18 years ago. He is one of those guys who you can immediately love because he’s such a gently, honourable man. He is not afraid to cry for Go and he’s very sincere in his commitment to God and […]
Read More Pointing To The AlternativeJesus does not do half measures. He lived a great life. He didn’t leave it there, He went on to equip others to live that full life. He showed great compassion to the needy, poor and broken. He didn’t leave it there, He went on to equip others to express His compassion for others to […]
Read More Jesus Our Example Who Makes An Example Of UsI agree, it’s not always easy or straightforward understanding the will of God. There are parts of the Bible and parts of life that require us to be careful how we proceed. Wisdom is particularly important in these circumstances, so that we make the right decision to go in the right direction. What makes me […]
Read More Helping God OutThis human experience is filled with ups and downs. People have such pleasant sides to them. Lovely smiles, warm welcomes, gestures of concern and interest, suitable arrangements and services if there’s a problem. It can look so well. Look what happens when there’s a massive disaster, consider the overflow of generosity in seeking to help. […]
Read More Why We Need His LoveJoy is an amazing quality. It’s one of the qualities that has somehow not really been truly explored in my Christian experience. Sure biggies like love and peace have come up. Grace has also been a pressing issue of late in how I engage with others. Yet joy has seemed to miss a lot of […]
Read More Joy Worth Shouting AboutHe must have disappointed some. They were expecting someone to roll in and overthrow the oppressive political regime of the day. They wanted him to establish the throne back as it was in the old days. They longed for that. They longed for the good old days of glory, glory Israel. But no. Instead he […]
Read More It’s Not How Things Are Usually DoneI like hotel rooms. Don’t get me wrong, I like my home and there’s no place like it. I do enjoy, however, the special attention of a quality hotel and a quality hotel room. It’s your own space and for those brief moments you can arrange it as you want. If you wish to leave […]
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