Looking back, I cannot truthfully say that I’ve been without love. I can say that I’ve felt unloved before on a number of occasions, but I could not ever say that I have been without love. Considering that in the world in which we live, I appreciate all the more the blessed and privileged position […]
Read More The Difference Love MakesWe are tired of the foolishness leaving us in a fool’s mess. Too long decisions have been made for self other than the need of others. Too long the allure of money have tugged at the decision-makers. Too long self-gratification has overcome what is right for what feel good for right now. Too long. It […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Way of WisdomWisdom. What a priceless quality to have in life. How will I know what to do with my time from day to day? Wisdom. How will I make a decision on a pressing issue? Wisdom. How will I respond to challenging behaviour from those who claim to love me? Wisdom. How will I engage in […]
Read More WiserThere are some parts of the Bible that some would prefer not to read. The parts about the blessings of the Lord are enjoyable parts to read. The parts about the restoration and redemption of humanity are enjoyable parts to read. The parts about the protection of the Lord and the angelic support are enjoyable […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Facing OppositionThere was an occasion as I child that I had to go to the dentist. I say I had to go, because obviously my Mum told me I had to go and to be fair, she did come with me. As the dental expert poked about in me mouth, I recall he did just one […]
Read More Are You Ready To Suffer?You ever give up hope of something ever happening? There’s an episode recorded about a woman who had noticed that a prophet would travel to the town where she lived. She suggested to her husband that it would be good to set up a room for him so that he had somewhere decent to stay […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Raise Their HopesBen had high hopes for John. From early days Ben would take out his son to practise his football. It pleased him to see John develop a love for the game. It was even better to see that John had a talent for it. Ben was keen to nurture it and channel it especially as […]
Read More He Has High HopesIt is a dark world. That doesn’t need much in the way of explanation. What’s all the more disconcerting is that some people prefer it that way. Some revel in what takes place in the dark. Some believe they benefit from that scenario. Whilst making noises about seeking solutions and banishing the darkness, they really […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Light ShiningYou put the mixture in the oven. She hires that office worker. He plants the seeds. They pay the money for the new player. All with the same desire in mind. That desire is that the individual will produce the goods. There is a sense in which we can believe that we are put on […]
Read More Producing the GoodsFrom that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 4:17 NIV) Change? Change to what? The narrative of life in Christ is set against a backdrop where those who follow Him do so as strangers and pilgrims in this world. The world as a system is set in […]
Read More Prayer for Change – Maintaining the Focus
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