So I’m reading about Michael Foot as you know and it’s just one of a number of books of a political flavour. A good question to ask is what is it with all the politics? I find it interesting that some cultural traditions have it that around the dinner table or in the home two […]
Read More Power and FreedomI’m on the finishing strait of this mini diversion from the fasting series – after this just one more part to post and we’re done! The inspiration for this was a series of things happening on Tuesday that conspired to bring this about. I’ve shared my journey from being close-minded to a more considered approach […]
Read More Nothing Personal Part 3The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver. (Proverbs 25:11) As people compete for sporting honour, this day has been given for everyone to gain the top medals of life with just that certain word or words in a dear one’s ear. Go for gold! This isn’t the dismissive […]
Read More Going for GoldWatch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. (Ephesians 4:29) What’s that you’re saying? Why are you saying that for? Let every word that comes from your mouth – whether stern or pleasant – be a precious gift building the […]
Read More Heart-Felt Words to BuildFor the sake of my family and friends, I say it again: live in peace! (Psalm 122:8) It is easy to get bogged down with the various pressures in life and let it get on top of you and lash out in one way or another at those around you. There is never a guarantee […]
Read More Speak PeaceFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. (Jer 29:11-12) I am going to do that if it’s the […]
Read More God’s Statement of IntentAnd God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. (Genesis 1:3) In every day situations we have a choice. We can say what we see or we can say what we want to see. Of course just talking doesn’t solve anything, but it can be the start of solving something. Once impressed on […]
Read More Say What You Want To SeeAnd God said … (Genesis 1:3a)Over the month of August I want to look at the power of words. It’s got to be clear by now that the individual who thought that sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me obviously belonged on another planet. Words have started and ended […]
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