JJ25 #22 – The Life-Giving Spirit

The Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. (Genesis 2:7) Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy […]

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JJ 24 #48: New Operating System

There’s a very intriguing episode in the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Unlike their northern neighbours, their run of kings was not all those who displeased God. There were a few who were said to be pleasing to God, almost at a similar level to King David’s standard. One in particular, however, was called Joash. In […]

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What Do You Want More?

Aggravating. They ground you down over time with constant questioning. Incessant begging. It never stops. You wonder why they carry on that way so much. It;s clear that they will not stop until they get it. Children. Sure they say they love you, but when they get their minds set on something, you take a […]

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Accepting The Invitation To Live

You’re welcome to it, if you choose it. The teacher was outlining to his hearers the contrast to what the adversary stood for and what he stood for. The adversary only came to steal, kill and destroy. He had come that people could have abundant life. Two options available for people to take and every […]

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So Desperate For Life

Barren. That’s what they called her. It got to the point that her name appeared to be totally irrelevant. For all they knew her to be was barren. Every effort was made, every investigation undertaken. It clearly wasn’t her husband’s issue. It was all about her. Her inability. Barren. Perhaps if she just focused on […]

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Give Up Strength to be Strong

The ram. What a tricky customer. You don’t want to get on the wrong side of a ram. That creature has some horns on him that will have no problem rendering a very aggressive response to upset or irritation. The smart folks, however, have sussed where the strength of the ram can be seen. It’s […]

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About That New Wine

I would not have missed it for the world. Are you kidding me? It was an honour to be invited. To see that couple get together and celebrate the union, I wouldn’t have missed that for the world. They had planned so well for the occasion as well. They planned almost everything … except for […]

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Zoë Dryden – 10 Years On

It’s right to be grateful for another chance. You might have messed something up or missed an opportunity, so it’s good when another chance comes around to take what had been missed or messed. Zoë was not that kind of opportunity. Zoë was an expression of something greater for me and greater for us as […]

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