With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. (Proverbs 7:21) In the age reason it is even more important to be aware of the seductive power of words. The scenario the wise one paints is easy to relate to sexual affairs, but the power of wisdom here is to enable […]
Read More MTP07 – Resisting SeductionEven though I know how the story goes and even though I am aware that the outcome is far greater than this episode, the final hours of Jesus’ life before death as recorded in Matthew chapter 26 and 27 remain the most painful portions of scripture in the book. I read it and I feel […]
Read More Insights From Matthew – Lessons in Agony from GethsemaneIt was one of those days. Work brings up a range of characters and sometimes there are ones gifted by God to test the very fruit that He has placed in you through the Spirit. (You know what I’m saying.) So the deal is to see whether the fruit will emerge or if someone a […]
Read More Do You Want to Live Forever?It’s as though there is a phase where there’s an on-rush of material that I’m fascinated about and eager to post and there’s just not enough time in the day to do it. This is not the first time I’ve come across the subject of death – although I hardly have a morbid obsession over […]
Read More How We Approach A Loved One Passing OnDeacon Henry – a stalwart of a church in Derby died today. Death at the best of times is something to take seriously, but this one had a big impact on me. I needed somewhere to express my gratitude to God for his life and here seemed to be the best place. The years in which […]
Read More Goodbye Grandad – Tribute To My PatriarchSo as you might have gathered, I’ve spent some time on the blog catching up with the Walter Hawkins tribute concert that took place earlier this year. Thanks to my sister who sent me a link to these videos showing at least one of his last performances fittingly singing ‘Marvellous’. Fitting because in most people’s […]
Read More Marvellous – Walter Hawkins’ Last Public PerformanceI was just informed by my sister recently that my Aunt Nalda has died. She was suffering for quite a while so in one sense it’s the end of the suffering, on the other hand though, more importantly, someone in the family has died. My mum’s sister has died. Life is for the living. Life […]
Read More For The Living – In Times Of ConsolationYou should know by now, that I’m one to interrupt things just when the flow is on the go. So we’re enjoying the whole family feel and there’s more things to say on the subject, but something happened today that meant a little bit of a change to the flow. It’s still to do with […]
Read More Sometimes It Can Be Too LateAh. Daryl Coley. Many brilliant gospel vocalists. Only one Daryl Coley. Inimitable. Doesn’t begin to cover it with a character like him. He is simply majestic in his creative use of the vocal chords that he’s obviously been blessed by God. I’m not sure if I’ll ever get to see him in a live convert […]
Read More To Live Is Christ – Daryl ColeyI like the concept of a homecoming ceremony so that when someone dies rather than getting all upset and everything, we actually celebrate the life that was and usher them home. It’s not completely heartless towards those who mourn and this song is right for the occasion. I enjoyed watching it. May have a little […]
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