There’s a point to planting the seed deep in the ground. There is an expected outcome in ensuring it’s in the right place in the right environment with the right support. There is a purpose. There is a reason for animals existing where and how they do. There is a reason for the birds in […]
Read More FruitfulnessApparently some people like the rough approach. That might work for some, however … So I am in the process of learning to drive. It’s not a long story, but it’s not here for this blog entry. One of the things that I am learning as far as clutch control and braking is concerned is […]
Read More A Gentle TouchChapter three in this first letter of John is one of the most powerful chapters in the Bible. There. I said it. From it’s start of delightful joy in the love of the Father, through to knowing how we are God’s children like Jesus because of love and ending in affirming we can love because […]
Read More The Love Letter Of John: 3 – Love Lays Down His LifeHere are some things that make people attractive to me. In no particular order. 1. Smile It remains one of the appealing elements of the human face. It really does brighten up the place. 2. Laugh When I see people laugh with that sense of joy and freedom, that truly lifts my spirit. 3. Tone […]
Read More Ten Attractive Aspects Of PeopleThey may not think I’m paying that much attention, but I am paying careful attention to the character my friends display. I hear them, I see them, they allow me to understand how they feel and how they operate. I take that very seriously. Having witnessed them, there were some outstanding qualities that left a […]
Read More Ten Priceless Qualities I Admire In My FriendsThere is a difference between being submissive and being a walk over. It’s a pity in a day and age that scoffs at anything less than being forward, confident and fully assured that taking a back step, being submissive and seeking to understand others is considered weak. It’s a pity because time after time it […]
Read More Gaining Favour Increases Influence By Being CompliantAs obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:14-16) Holy. Such an important concept. So easily confused. It’s […]
Read More Say What You See: Holy StandardsSee what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 It’s not as though there is no good pattern for fatherhood. Check the […]
Read More Say What You See: Faithful FatherhoodFor some reason in society we still get it wrong. Some get it wrong by believing that it’s important to really make the most of yourself. Anything other than emphasising the positives is considered weakness. It’s all about letting everyone else know that I am the best and if there’s any reason to think otherwise […]
Read More Lowly In SpiritI saw a friend today who I haven’t seen in a few years. We hugged like long lost loving brothers. He is such a beautiful man and I have nothing but good memories and good things to say about him. What makes me love him so much, among other things, is that he brings out […]
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