Take the hit. Stevie Wonder produced a song he co-wrote over 45 years ago that depicts the breakdown of a relationship. The song is an account from the perspective of the person who wrecked the relationship. The song goes on to express how a number of things could be blamed for the breakdown, but at […]
Read More Take The HitShe was taking on a lot. It was something I had got accustomed to. It was clear that she was the sort to look out for others and not really take the care for herself. In the brief conversations we had, I could see that there was someone who used work and busyness to cover […]
Read More I Am Not The GuyThe Bible is a wonderful book that is a collection of various writings in which we see who God is, who we are and how things can turn out for us. The human condition is very graphically and effectively portrayed in those writings. Recently a few of us were reading the episode featuring King David […]
Read More Pride Comes Before …I can see him now. That genial look on his face as though it didn’t matter what wrong I did, it would not be the end of the world and there were more important things to be upset about. He almost made me feel bad just because he took it so well and went out […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: WiseHe could get excited, passionate and highly enthused on a subject matter. It appeared as though for hours on end he could take people on a roller-coaster of emotions as he related something about his pet projects. He was certainly in touch with emotions and would invest each aspect with suitable pathos or great delight. […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: GentleDad, what does a peaceable person look like? Why do you ask, son? I was talking to Mr Allen the other day and he was remarking on how impressed he was by how Miss Bridges conducted herself in the meeting last week. He said she behaved in a very peaceable manner. Oh? That’s what he […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: PeaceableThere can be a preference for calm and amiable relations when it comes to interactions with others. That preference, however, can be overruled by a desire for retribution when offended, wronged or otherwise affronted. You upset me in some way large or small and I’ll not just be hurt, but nurse the hurt and give […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: MercifulYou know it when you see it. Some people have no idea of their capabilities and qualities. Their brilliance has been obscured for so long and they are a shadow of anything that makes a substntial difference to the world. Some people overstate and abuse whatever capabilities and qualities they have. Drunk on the power […]
Read More The Kind of Person to Follow: MeekFollow Jesus. That’s the instruction I was given. That was the instruction I heard others given. Don’t depend on no one else, just completely depend on Jesus. That wasn’t a difficult message to hear. It wasn’t a difficult message to deliver either. Living out that message … well … There’s this idea that there are […]
Read More The Kind of Person To Follow: HumbleIt is very reassuring to remember that nobody’s perfect. Acknowledging that, when it comes to considering the character of others, there are different factors to consider. Where’s the humility, meekness, mercy, purity and compassion? If evidence of that is there and in abundance, then the imperfections can be acknowledged and forgiven. Especially when the desire […]
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