There was this prayer meeting I took part in and one of the thoughts that emerged from it was how important it was to use our words to build others. We were reminded of what Paul said to the church in Ephesus about communication. The verse has been used by some to condemn swearing. I […]
Read More Words to BuildI love small gatherings of believers. Sure large gatherings have their place and I am sure people enjoy that. I love small gatherings. Among the many things I love is how those gatherings can be prime ground for relationships to blossom simply by giving space for people to pour into each other. We respect each […]
Read More Pouring Out …There is a pattern. There is a rhythm. One into the other. One over the other. Not the same thread. Interwoven threads. It’s not clear what’s going on at first. It seems a bit weird the dexterity of finger work and the patience required as sometimes it doesn’t always flow as it appears it should. […]
Read More The Needles and Wool: Wonderfully Knitted TogetherThe rice was plain. The chicken was plain. The vegetables were plain. That was what they were used to. Other than a bit of salt, they didn’t want their meal any other way, because they never had their meal any other way. That changed when they were invited to taste a meal at their new […]
Read More Herbs and Spices: Enhancing the FlavourThe one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” (Psalms 50:23 ESV) Some of us think we know what God is looking for. We’re in good company too, because for centuries folks be thinking they know what God wants. By […]
Read More Psalm 50 – What God Is Looking ForIt’s one thing for Joshua to get his call from God to go forward and possess the promise. It calls for something else for the people to go with him. Hearing the East Jordan tribes suggest that they would commit to the cause they were called to and encouraging Joshua to do what he needed […]
Read More Confronting the Challenge of the Community Commitment to ChangeIt is sometimes easy to get the impression that following Jesus is an individual pursuit. Presentations of the faith gives the feeling that it’s a one time decision that you make to enjoy the good news and then go to heaven when you die. Those presentations obviously didn’t have Paul in mind when they were […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: For God’s Sake, Grow UpDuring his roll, Paul has a brief word to help with the perspective he shares with those that are reading this letter. We have this letter because Paul took his responsibility seriously to take what God gave Him and be a good steward of it. That responsibility in particular was to share the revealing of […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Paul’s Powerful ParenthesisLately I have found certain activities to be grounding. By that I mean they give me a sense of purpose and definition for the day ahead. These activities can take place on a daily basis or on a weekly basis. I haven’t got round to set activities on a monthly or quarterly basis, but I’m […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: A PreludeTransformed communities in the process of continuing to be transformed by the commitment to knowing Jesus is an alternative to what it is to be conformed. With Jesus having ascended to heaven and left the mission on earth to be completed by those who follow Him there is great commission on those who follow Him. […]
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