I do think it’s important to have plans. Having plans are a good way to focus the mind on worthwhile activity – as long as it is worthwhile activity. I am very grateful for another twelve months blogging. My interest in doing it has increased in recent months and I plan to maintain this. Of […]
Read More What’s The Plan?Near the beginning of the book of Acts we are informed that Jesus spent his days after His resurrection and before His ascension telling His followers about the Kingdom of God. Throughout the book of Acts of all that has happened, the purpose has not just been about proclaiming the King. It has been about […]
Read More Acts Actually: 28 – Kingdom Start, Kingdom EndingI am glad that the Spirit is not looking to fill people the way employers are looking for potential employees. The recruitment process in work can at times be a bit like how Samuel approached the anointing of the second king of Israel. I say a bit like it, because there are occasions when the […]
Read More Unlikely LadsThey preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. (Acts 14:21, 22) They preach the gospel, […]
Read More Acts Actually: 14 – What Keeps You GoingAfter his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3) When Jesus burst onto the scene, His message was about the Kingdom of God. Throughout His time serving on […]
Read More Acts Actually: 1 – Kingdom First, Kingdom LastThe final hours of Jesus before He dies are interesting for the ways in which He is rejected. Judas rejects Him in the way he leads the plot for the arrest. This betrayal may well have been known in advance, but it doesn’t stop it being tragic to see someone who stayed with you so […]
Read More The Word In John: 18 – The King RejectedIt’s a different mind-set. It is not about positive thinking or a glib over optimistic view on the world and people. It is connecting with a thought that maybe the way things are does not have to be perpetuated. Maybe there is a way things can be that our hearts long for. Like every time […]
Read More Kingdom MindThere is something exhilarating and stimulating about being on a mission. When my life was a routine of just doing things and getting cheap kicks out it, I can truly say life was very dull. I have discovered that having money and the stuff it buys works for some at some level, but overall the […]
Read More Mission TimeThe third chapter in the gospel according to John has a famous verse in it that for many captures the heart of what the gospel is. The episode it relates to, however, is fascinating for how Jesus addresses a teacher of Israel. This chapter highlights the importance of faith in Jesus Christ and His mission […]
Read More The Word In John: 3 – Entry RequirementsOver the course of the month of October I have just made lists of ten where the order wasn’t set. Lists of ten to ponder over and contemplate. For the last list, however, I thought I’d stretch myself by considering what were my top ten life goals – in order. It’s certainly not an easy […]
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