(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Ephesus. Explore the previous parts of this series.) As we look at the letter to the church in Ephesus there is an outline: Jesus introduces Himself specifically; there is an intended audience; there is an outline of what is commendable; there is a point of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 05 Ephesus: Where is the Love?(Reflections and notes on Daniel 4 – the series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land. This was followed by explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation. Previously the trial by fiery furnace was contemplated.) Greatness. At one stage many boasted that the sun never set […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 05 – Who Is The Great One?This is part of an ongoing blog conversation with my brother, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: David gave a fascinating insight into whether justice is a value worth pursuing. It’s a really great piece of writing that I commend to you. As you read that you’ll note my brother making reference to […]
Read More ADBC: 04 – Political ViewsElijah had a problem. He felt he was the only one making a stand for the true God of Israel. It was a lonely trek and he felt as though his efforts were fruitless if the ruling power of the day still seemed to be getting by with the idolatry. In His mercy and kindness, […]
Read More Grateful for Kingdom ConnectionsJesus Christ is a major reason for this blog. I blog here because I love Him and the life that I live always endeavours to be for His Name’s sake. Having been brought up in a very sheltered and comfortable background that was always limited in terms of scope, coming across blogs opened me up […]
Read More Dryden Links: What Kind of Leader?(Reflections on the set up for what Jesus is about to say to the seven churches at the end of Revelation 1. Catch up on the series through part 1 and part 2 and the last part giving a historical context.) Splendid and awesome though the vision of Jesus was to John and awestruck as […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 04 Make A Note Of What Is …(Reflections and notes on Daniel 3 – the series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land and in the last episode there were explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation.) It is an incredible story to read for a number of […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 04 – Through The Fire(Reflections on the context for the letter to the seven churches in Revelation 1-3. Catch up on the series so far by reading part one as well as part two in the series so far.) “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 03 Three Factors to Consider(Reflections and notes on Daniel 2 – click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2 of the series so far.) Nebuchadnezzar, to all intents and purposes is the most powerful man in the known world as far as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah are concerned. He oversees a kingdom that spans a fair […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 03 – Who Rules? The Ridiculous and the RighteousYou ever thought that you could do with an upgrade? Some puruse that in a bid to keep up with everyone else who has the latest model. Others, however, are far more concerned with recognising that to complete their necessary operations and to flourish, they cannot stay where they are. God blessed me with three […]
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