Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) I love the good news, because among other things it is about bringing things together. The thing about sin is that it brings death and everything leading to death which usually involves deterioration, division, dissolving and the degradation of that which […]
Read More Say What You See: Bridge BuildersAs obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:14-16) Holy. Such an important concept. So easily confused. It’s […]
Read More Say What You See: Holy StandardsI studied politics academically for five years. One of the concepts about British government I found intriguing related to cabinet convention. I don’t mean which drink you had to take from the cabinet. It had to do with how the members of the cabinet behaved. Collective Responsibility. The thinking being that in cabinet meetings full […]
Read More Say What You See: Collective ResponsibilityWe have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; (Romans 12:6) Is the Body developed around the abilities of the members or do the members have to fulfil pre-set positions in a system? I see the situation in football. […]
Read More Say What You See: Gifted ReleasedLife was never to be lived on your own. It is baffling how individuals are given titles and positions with the thinking that they will do a particular job all on their own. Great expectations are placed on them, they are placed on a pedestal and enormous pressure is placed on them to keep up […]
Read More Say What You See: Collaborative MinistryStudy to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) This is a verse I have heard used as the banner for academic pursuits. When it’s not being used to get young people to pass exams at school, it’s used as […]
Read More Say What You See: Educational ExcellenceSee what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 Dysfunctional family. The family somewhere to some degree suffers from areas where it […]
Read More Say What You See: Functioning FamiliesIt was Sunday 15th June 2003. I was dressed for the part. I made it to the church on time. I was nervous. It was the first time I had been the groom at the wedding. I didn’t know what to do even though we had rehearsed. My best man and I had a brilliant […]
Read More The Day I Married My WifeSee what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 It’s not as though there is no good pattern for fatherhood. Check the […]
Read More Say What You See: Faithful FatherhoodIt is so hard to carry it. Fears for the future. Worries about the past. Anxiety over relationships. Concern over security. These and so many other issues weight down people. There never appears to be any let up in the bombardment of every day life. We can look at political, social, cultural and financial issues. […]
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