This is not meant to be a facetious blog entry but I can appreciate those who might see it that way. This afternoon I had the privilege of engaging in the annual ritual of parent-teacher evening. Once more I sat across the teacher who has the horror/honour of teaching my beloved daughter. As I sat […]
Read More Just Wondering … If Our Father Went To A Parents’ EveningHere’s a tricky thing about following Jesus. It can be an intensely personal and individual journey. To a large degree you’re responsible for your own development and commitment to Christ. When we are judged we won’t be able to blame church leaders and all that kinda jazz. We will be judged on individual grounds. Yet […]
Read More Be Careful Lest They FallI am a Dr. Who fan. I’ve been one since around 14. I remember watching bits and pieces of episodes in the 80’s, but then I started reading some of the books and got into the mythos of the programme that way. This isn’t an entry abut that, but by all means find out more […]
Read More Who Wants To Be A Role Model?The Premier League celebrated 20 seasons of existence with the crowning of Manchester City as champions. Don’t worry, this is not a football entry. That’s over at The Other Place tomorrow. I mention it just because I’m able to watch reviews of 18 of 20 of those 20 seasons. I don’t mind a bit of […]
Read More If You’re Growing, You’re ChangingA small tale of patience. I work in a place designed to help young people between 16 and 18 into an apprenticeship. From the time they join the programme they have two to three months to find an apprenticeship with our help. Those who are keen and job ready, however, will more or less get […]
Read More All Good Things Come To Those Who …I was sent this email from someone to whom I’ve subscribed. I watched it and perked up at the statement Donnie makes, Don’t be a slave to your gift, don’t be a slave to your ability. Slavery and freedom are themes very close to my heart. I am never far away from acknowledging my frailties […]
Read More Identity In Christ-like CharacterDo not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. (Proverbs 25:6, 7) We live in a world where apparently people who get ahead are those who are able […]
Read More MTP25 – Leave It For Others To SayCome to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) […]
Read More Jesus Is … Meek and LowlyI enjoy the ‘making of’ features on DVD’s, I like the background and motivations for the final product that I see. So I want to give some insight into the making of this morning’s Jesus Is … on the True Vine. First of all, that was not the plan. For a matter of days I […]
Read More Being FruitfulI don’t usually post this kind of thing in this kind of slot, but I saw it and thought ‘yeah, that will do me’. So just watch it and reflect on the message therein. Maybe messages. For His Name’s Sake Shalom dmcd
Read More A Good Word For Men
