There is something about being in their company. There was food. Decent food too. Drinking. Good drinks too. One person would ask a question and before in no time at all there was a conversational flow. Sometimes autobiographical, sometimes instructional, sometimes humorous, sometimes profound. There was no obligation to speak – it was voluntary. One […]
Read More When We Gather … A Few Key IngredientsNobody’s perfect, we’re only human. That statement is a relief for some people. That statement is an excuse for other people. That statement is also a little insulting. It’s a little insulting because of Jesus. In Jesus we are reminded that no one is perfect, even though He is. In His perfection, though, He gives […]
Read More When We Gather … Hints Of What He Had In MindReflecting on what you do and why you do it is not often something we consciously do. It is far easier to react to events and either change what we’re doing or further reinforce what we’re doing. If there is enough of an investment in the activity it can even be seen as a threat […]
Read More When We Gather … Some ObservationsThere are some themes and issues in life that I love to dwell on. One of them is church. For a long time I’ve just been intrigued and fascinated by the idea of church, the expression of church and the challenge of church. There have been a number of sources that have helped considerably in […]
Read More When We Gather … Opening ThoughtsIt’s got to be one of the most refreshing experiences in life. To all intents and purposes it feels like a ‘typical’ day, then when you check your email, you see a message from someone you haven’t heard from in a long time. They reach out to you and suggest that you meet up sometime. […]
Read More Something About Old FriendsHundreds and thousands have filled the auditorium. There is not a spare seat in the house. There is an excitement in the air as the audience awaits the main act. Many will tell you it was an evening they would never forget. They were especially moved when that song was played. They knew the words […]
Read More Something About A New SongBelonging. There’s a World Cup going on, apparently. England are doing well, so I’ve heard. People have spoken and written about how the success of a country in a sporting event brings the nation together. The team does well, especially when they weren’t expected to do as well, and the sense of pride and belonging […]
Read More Acceptance and DisagreementOne of the things I find remarkable about life is how at times of challenge and tumult, the right person can emerge to help out. That person won’t be there all the time, indeed they could be on the scene for a few moments or an otherwise short period of time. Yet their presence and […]
Read More He’s Got Just The PersonIt’s like a dance. Just a dance with a little bit of a difference. You are there. You have your issues, your little irritations, your reasons to grin. You want to be treated in such a way that will make you comfortable. You are wary of being taken for granted, or being taken for a […]
Read More Relationships: A DanceThis post is in no way designed to demean the plight of those suffering from the material definition of poverty. It is not a pleasant scenario being strapped for cash. When you have cultivated a way of life within limited means and even those resources get short, it can be very difficult indeed. I have […]
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