Luke 1 is a very long chapter. Sometimes I get the impression there are books in the Bible shorter than this chapter! It may be long, but it’s not boring. On the contrary this is a gripping narrative providing the context of the arrival of the letter’s main character. It’s a brilliant prelude. So much […]
Read More A Look at Luke 1 – Zechariah’s JourneyThe first commandment with a promise of the positive kind refers to honouring parents. The promise attached refers to living long in the promised land. It’s interesting that the promise is about living long. The thought of living long for some leaves them petrified. The image of getting old, losing some sense and ending up […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – LongThe sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. (Proverbs 31:1 NIV) Proverbs 31 is usually highlighted for what it says about the virtuous wife from verse 10 to 31. What’s fascinating to me is the chapter as a whole – the final chapter of the book on wisdom is given to the […]
Read More 16MTP 31 – What The Royal Mum Says To Live WellIt is simple to some, but it remains fascinating to me how my Mum did it. The rudimentary ingredients were in the kitchen, it didn’t look like much, but somehow by the work of her hands and her heart before too long a filling, delicious and glorious meal was presented for the eating. I didn’t […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – NurtureFour things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: (Proverbs 30:24 NIV) There are some who subscribe to the ethos that size matters. The thinking is that the bigger the better. Thankfully the wisdom seen in Proverbs suggests otherwise. The sayings in Agur in chapter 30 are, as with a lot of the proverbs, […]
Read More 16MTP 30 – Learning Large From The SmallAnswering the question ‘Who Am I?” usually leads to follow up questions like “Where do I come from?” Learning about where you come from can be a cultural exercise and a long jaunt through the history of peoples and places. It best starts, however, with a series of ongoing conversations with those that got you […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – SourceThe righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. (Proverbs 29:7 NIV) The effort and sentiment behind the bid to make poverty history is rooted in a tremendous compassion for the poor. Whether humanity will ever reach the stage where the impoverished is a distant memory is open to […]
Read More 16MTP 29 – Justice for the PoorAwards. The season for awards is a fascinating one. Whether in sport or entertainment, here in Britain the Queen has a list of those she will give certain titles to in recognition of their services in various areas of life. I am always intrigued by these occasions and sometimes I imagine what it would be […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – HonourWhoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (Proverbs 28:13 NIV) It is like a grip clamped on the heart that squeezes in and chokes any life out of it, slowly, remorselessly and effectively. The sense of embarrassment, the fear of retribution, the anxiety over a […]
Read More 16MTP 28 – Expose and Get RidIt’s a great pleasure to have spent time with truly great people. Their approach to life and level of effort continues to challenge me with a work ethic second to none. Indeed what has been a rarity is being with someone who was as excellent at rest as they were at work. I know people […]
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