There was something about how it was coming together. Some areas looked really good, but he couldn’t get away from the fact that other areas just looked … shabby. What was springing up in those areas was not what he was expecting at all. Something had to be done. It was not going to be […]
Read More Uproot, Get Rid, Start AfreshHe was not on his own. When the edict came down and their livelihood was in jeopardy, he knew exactly where to go. He got in touch with his three friends. And the four of them prayed. And God answered their prayer. As the four of them prayed together. The answer came and from a […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: There Were FourIt was a good time to reflect. Their parents left their country to settle in this one. Both of them had not received education to a high degree. Both of them sought to work hard in this country and provide the foundation for their children to have a decent upbringing especially when it came to […]
Read More Aspire for BetterWhen my daughter said, “first world problems” that stopped me in my tracks. My mobile device needed charging – I needed it to be charged, because I didn’t want it to be in a position where I would require usage of the phone and the battery would be dead. That’s what I needed, only to […]
Read More Pray: For the Lowly, For The GoodPrisons have a really interesting role to play throughout scripture. From Joseph being imprisoned on false rape allegations to Paul and Silas being imprisoned on false social disruption charges. There’s something about the prison that seems like the environment ripe for Kingdom opportunities. What I tend to get from those prison episodes is not so […]
Read More Kingdom Opportunities: Free in PrisonWhen I first came to the place it was a dump. Where I lived before was vibrant, dynamic and pulsing with potential tapped into seemingly all the time. Never a dull moment, something going on that would stimulate interest and activity. No room for moping or bitter introspection – just learn from the mistakes and […]
Read More Kingdom Opportunities: Conversations and ActionsIt is true. It’s not that everything that was going on was wrong. There may very well be some good in what is being done. The life of following Jesus, however, does include a degree of challenging everything. Everything. You think it’s a given that being married is a good thing. You see your upbringing […]
Read More Everything Changes From Where You AreJohn didn’t want to say anything. He was just getting on with his work from day to day. He kept his head down and just endeavoured to bury himself in the activities that needed completing. But no. He just couldn’t. This was because of Lisa. Lisa was sat in the booth behind him and every […]
Read More Yeah, But What Will You Do?There is a blame game going around. The state of the society leaves much to be desired. There are ample reports about all that’s wrong and where the gaps are widening and things do not appear to be getting any better. Certain values are subscribed to and a lot of energy and attention is given […]
Read More You Teach ThemSome say it’s important to always move forward and there’s no such thing as standing still because remaining in your position in real terms is regressing. There is an issue for some, however, who are very content doing what they’re doing. They have come across a rhythm and routine to life that they are very […]
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