Cush was the father[c] of Nimrod, who became a mighty warrior on the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; that is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the Lord.” (Genesis 10:8, 9) There are quite a number of names mentioned in Genesis 10. For the most part all they […]
Read More Genesis: 10 – Making A Name For YourselfSo the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” But Noah found favour in the eyes of the Lord. This is the account of […]
Read More Genesis: 6 – Character against CorruptionWhen Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Enoch lived a total of 365 years. Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (Genesis […]
Read More Genesis: 5 – Names & GenerationsThere’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 Standards
