There’s this bit in scripture: And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods. But he did not keep what the Lord commanded. Therefore the Lord said to Solomon, “Since this has been your practice […]
Read More Prayers and PracticesThe reason why I could never accuse my Dad of being anxious or worrying, is because in what I saw of him, he genuinely did not let things bother him. I remember him saying it on a number of occasions and more than that, he embodied the attitude that if you can do something, then […]
Read More Frustration to Prayer to ActionI know my Mum was praying for years. Both my parents were praying, don’t get me wrong, but my Mum in particular was very clear in her prayer for her children. We would sometimes have family prayer and every now and then we would hear Mum make that prayer for her children. And she didn’t […]
Read More The Process and the Turning PointThe passing of my father reminded me again that life is fleeting. One of the things I remember my Dad for is his distinct careful choosing of times to talk. Others would talk a lot. He would talk a little. Not because he had didn’t have an opinion or because he found the conversation dull, […]
Read More What Our Prayers Say About UsJesus took some of His disciples with Him and told them to pray while He went off to pray. He went away and agonised in prayer. When He returned to check on His friends, He found them sleeping. In fact the account recorded by Luke has a fascinating phrase that they were ‘sleeping for sorrow’. […]
Read More Burdens Are LiftedThe cliche. There’s something about a cliche that it is a saying that is so over-used that it can be mentioned glbly without much substance behind. That’s a pity, because there are certain sayings that should not be dismissed so easily. One such saying that church folk may be familiar with is when Jesus says, […]
Read More Finding What You’re Looking ForMy middle daughter plays for a local girls’ team. Part of her commitment to the team sees her take part in weekly training sessions. Watching the team go through their training routines made me think about what Paul had to say to Timothy about the benefit of physical exercise. Have nothing to do with godless […]
Read More Training for Godliness: PrayerYou know all about progress. In the beginning, you created the heavens and earth. On day one you created light. On day two you separated the heavens from the earth and established the realms. On day three you divided the land from the waters and on the land you allowed vegetation to sprout. On day […]
Read More About Progress – A Prayerful ReflectionPraises. What a goal. That meal was awesome. You did that really well. I was moved by that performance. What an excellent way of putting. You are truly an outstanding individual. That brilliant way that you did that. Phrases. Comments. Observations. When you created the heavens and the earth periodically you observed that what you […]
Read More Praise: A Prayerful ReflectionMy Mum prays. My Dad studies. My Dad is not a great intellect, he wouldn’t be called on for his mental prowess and academic acumen. That wasn’t my Dad. He was, however, diligent, meticulous and consistent in humbling himself before the word of God to pick out the words and understand what was going on. […]
Read More Those Are Roots
Life With CD 