I’ve been outlining where I go from here and did so on the basis that God is one who gives direction and to receive it requires humility and excitement in the knowledge that life isn’t aimless and pure drudgery. In the last entry I also shared some of my hopes about where my writing goes from here […]
Read More Where Do I Go From Here? Beyond TextSo yesterday gave the basis of how important it is to realise that whatever happens in life, it is important not to be presumptuous but likewise to seek guidance and direction in knowing there is somewhere I’m meant to be going. This brings me back to the issue of where I am now, where do I […]
Read More Where Do I Go From Here? TextNow when all the people saw the thunder and the flashes of lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking, the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Epilogue – Don’t Be AfraidYou shall not steal. (Ex. 20:15) Exploring the spiritual intent behind the Ten Words that the Lord and Redeemer gives to His people helps develop an appreciation not just for the immediate inter-personal issues, but larger issues of social justice. There is a debate raging about effective and fair economics. Some support wealth distribution whilst […]
Read More Law & Order: Spiritual Intent – Taking What’s RightI have heard it said that we live in a country that at least used to be a Christian country. There is shock and alarm at the way the faith is being marginalised in this ever changing pluralistic society in which we live in. The issue is all the more to people’s mind as the […]
Read More Taking God Out Of School! (Was He There Anyway?)I’m notoriously rubbish at saying proper goodbyes. By that I’m not referring to that farewell you give to someone that you expect to see tomorrow or soon. I’m talking about the goodbye that suggests that to all intents and purposes you are leaving that person/organisation/group of people for good. Not to say that communications will […]
Read More Never Could Say GoodbyeMy church background is pretty interesting and the things that I’ve learnt over my time in Stoke-on-Trent and especially at the YMCA has been eye-opening for so many reasons. I’m extremely grateful to God to be exposed to these things and experience a lot of them as well as observe them. The more I see […]
Read More Living For Spiritual Highs – Walking Through Spiritual LowsUnhindered Praise, Unhindered Worship. There’s something about having that Audience of One mentality that can lead to a worship and praise lifestyle free from being inhibited by the thoughts of others and the issues going on within you. It is something particularly experienced in those intimate times on your own with God where the full […]
Read More UnhinderedSo here I am live in the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. It’s after 10pm and I’m just settling down after the first session of the Mission Shaped Ministry weekend. I arrived after 4pm as I was graciously driven to the destination by course leader and good friend Gordon Crowther. The MSM course is something […]
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