Going through the minor prophets gives me an appreciation for how important it is to feel and hear the heart of God in relating to His people. There’s a kind of mentality in approaching the Old and New Testament. It gives the impression of a more kind and caring fatherly God in the New Testament […]
Read More Love and JudgementThe book of Nahum is not the first book to read for words of optimism, brightness and delight. It is however an important book to read to get reassurance that brutal and oppressive regimes and situations will not last. It’s worth considering these things from all perspectives and within that there should be some hope […]
Read More MWTM: Nahum Part 2 – Ironic JusticeGod will have His way and his way is marvellous. That’s what I get reading aspects of Micah. Among all the judgement and the necessary consequences for the corruption and wickedness, there is the beautiful plan of God. It’s a plan not just primarily the chosen people – it’s a plan for humanity. It’s a […]
Read More MWTM: Micah Part 2 – A Beacon of PeaceThe work of the prophets must have been tough for them. Tough because for all the hope and the glad tidings that were wrapped up in the messages they received, there was the present condition that had to be addressed. A good example of how tough that task was is seen in the words Micah […]
Read More MWTM: Micah Part 1 – What’s The Charge?It’s interesting what can happen when the economy is doing well. More money for pleasure, more money for leisure, more to be spent and opportunities to get on the property ladder and invest and do well. For some it looks very encouraging indeed. It’s also interesting what tends to be promoted often during those times. […]
Read More Justice: One Way or the OtherIt makes some scratch their heads in bewilderment. It was clear, as long as he didn’t tell anyone where his strength came from, he’d be fine. He got into a relationship and his girl wanted to know and after he teased her for a while and she wore him down with nagging, he gave up […]
Read More What Did You Expect?Have you ever had one of those … interesting conversations? I was wondering how our mutual friend was doing. For the next ten minutes a diatribe was outlined to me of the things that our mutual friend was doing wrong. I was really getting it in terms of just how poorly this person was doing. […]
Read More Mercy-Filled Relationships: An InsightOf the things that Jesus teaches, one of the hardest to swallow is what he says about enemies and retaliation. This is what Jesus says about retaliation. “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. […]
Read More M.O.T.H. – You Didn’t See This ComingBlessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:7-9) What happens when someone who acknowledges their emptiness is transformed by being full of the life of Jesus? Who do they become? Who are they? When someone’s appetite is […]
Read More You Are The Change You Want To SeeIt was miraculous. There was this wedding reception that I had the privilege of attending. It was a truly miraculous reception. Historically I have attended the ones where those giving speeches don’t understand the concept of time and go awkwardly beyond the point of being humorous to seriously testing the capacity to wait. This particular […]
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