One of the instructions Jesus gives to those he sends out is to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. I’ve always been intrigued by this instruction. Having the savvy to deal with the ways of the world is certainly evident. People are as prone to acts of deceit as they are to kindness. […]
Read More GuilelessI tend to call my beloved wife, “Mrs MacGyver”. This is not because she’s married to MacGyver (to the best of my knowledge). It’s primarily because she displays such a spirit of make-do in whatever situation she finds herself. Her capacity to turn an seemingly empty kitchen into a belly filling gourmet delight leaves me […]
Read More ResourcefulAmericans. You have to love them. God says. Recently I watched a video that showed how just using the word buffalo can in itself make a perfectly legitimate sentence. This baffled me, until I was informed in said video that the word buffalo isn’t just a noun and an adjective, but it is also a […]
Read More BuffaloThere are times when I’m on a roll explaining something and someone makes an interjection that actually enhances the roll. We were looking at the history of the divided kingdom of Israel in the book of Kings and Chronicles. I was on a roll about the cycle of disaster and renewal that took place a […]
Read More RepentThe pastor urged the congregation to give generously to the church building fund stressing the benefits it would offer the saints. He drew on the generosity shown for the tabernacle and the temple in a bid to press home the importance. All this for what appeared the umpteenth time. The sister opened her front door […]
Read More DeathAm I the only person who thinks sometimes the perception of following Jesus feels like an overwhelmingly individual pursuit? I was reflecting recently how intensely individualistic the perception can be, to such a degree that even elements of scripture that are obviously corporate in nature are individualised. What I love about quality radio is that […]
Read More YouIt is my great honour and privilege to know some brilliant people. They may not be household names around the world, but as far as I am concerned they are big names in my household. There was a chance for me to big up some of my friends to other friends. It felt great giving […]
Read More HallelujahApparently the word excel refers to being superior or surpassing someone or something. Although I have done the competitive thing in sport from time to time, I am not big on being competitive. Yet if there is someone I compete against often, it is myself. Recently I recognised that I have been tremendously blessed in […]
Read More ExcelOrlando Dillon. Paul refers to the believers as saints in Christ. The role of the saint now is seen as a special type of person with excellent qualities that help others. Orlando certainly befits the term. Find out about his Kidz Hub initiative through the link. I had the huge benefit of making his acquaintance […]
Read More Exploring The HomeYesterday my first born child celebrated her ninth birthday. Deborah is very important to me because she’s my first born. At nine, she is no longer a fragile little baby needing to be fed and changed. In considering her development, I see someone who is more advanced than I was at her age, especially intellectualy. […]
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