So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarrelling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to […]
Read More Genesis: 13 – Looking For PeaceSome people find themselves in a position where there are great demands made of their time. Working hours are not just 9 to 5 and work days cover 7 a week. So demanding is the life that room for relationships are minimum and what room their own is not able to do depth of any particular quality. […]
Read More Make More RoomOne of the things I admire my Dad for is his ability to keep calm about things. It was not a secret to him. The wisdom of it all was fairly straightforward for him and amounted to this. If he could do something about it, he would. If he couldn’t do anything about it, he […]
Read More Keeping CalmExpression. My line manager at works appreciates open communication. She welcomes it and endeavours to be responsive to it as much as possible. Today was one of those days when she expressed gratitude for the way I utilise that opportunity to be open in communication. I needed it to convey some matters for her attention. […]
Read More Grateful For … (12)This part of Jesus’ conversation with His disciples features a number of questions and answers. Questions from disciples who don’t always get attention – Philip, Judas and Thomas. I like how that shows Jesus as being one who loves conversation with any of His followers and in this setting invites questions even if they reveal […]
Read More The Word In John: 14 – Peace: So Your Heart Won’t Be TroubledThe Word. I have loved words ever since I can remember. I have loved the way they conjure so much in my mind and can stimulate so much in me. They have kept me amused for hours on end. Today, however, I am particularly grateful for the impact of the Word of God on my […]
Read More Grateful For … (5)Communication with God is very important. It is essential to the breathing rhythm of the follower of Jesus that as they work out the will of the Lord in their serving and living, they likewise take in what God says to them with the Spirit that inspires insight. There are a number of different prayers […]
Read More Ten Important PrayersSure I could write for a long time about the issues of making peace, but I was intrigued to find ten ways to make peace. Ways that I’ve experienced that has really helped to bring about real peace. Here are ten, though there are many others. This is done without further explanation and is in […]
Read More Ten Ways To Make PeaceSilence. I know some who are frightened of silence. The stillness. The lack of activity. The absence of noise. It freaks some people out. They don’t feel of any use to anyone unless they are doing something, saying something! Some church gatherings appear dubious of being quiet. (With good reason in some cases.) They are […]
Read More A Comfort To Know: He Whispers Sweet PeaceSkills are great to have, but it’s the personal qualities that make all the difference in any walk of life. In my time working in training employability, the areas I loved was looking at those working qualities businesses love. It’s great to reflect on them, because although it can often be taken for granted, it […]
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