History fascinates me. Not all of history. Some bits of history leave me with the glazed eyes of a man who is effectively forgetting everything that is being presented to him. There are some parts of history that I am very intrigued by. My interest in history was instigated by the Bible. My Mum did […]
Read More Something On Selective HistoryMovement, activity and events. These are important ways in which stories unfold. Important as they are, what makes a story compelling to me are the characters involved. I can understand how action set-pieces have captured the imagination of some. The level of them and their impact on a story can raise the expectation and excitement […]
Read More Character Drives The StoryOne of the encouraging things that came across in his speech on endurance, was how focusing on Jesus would help us to endure. It was particularly appropriate having heard about Jesus being the author and finisher of our faith. If we can focus on Him, He is sure to help us endure. He gives us […]
Read More What Did He Say?It wasn’t warm, something appeared to be wrong with the radiators in the room. It looked like another job for someone to come out and look at. That should have been the last straw. It would have been if it wasn’t for the article. In it a middle aged man shared the anxiety, depression and […]
Read More One More DayThere is something about the first time you experience something. Take the story you were following. If you behave and follow the narrative progressively from beginning to end, there are some twists and turns in it that will trigger a reaction from you. Sometimes that reaction will be surprise, other times it will be amazement, […]
Read More Appreciating Things The Second TimeThe streets in his home city were packed. Tributes flooded in from around the world. He was such a great sportsman, his brilliance brought people to their feet in rapturous applause and adulation. He garnered a large following and people would share stories about just how amazing he was at what he did. Those who […]
Read More A Grace Insight: Look Beyond To SeeLike a box of chocolates, friend comes in all shapes and sizes and tastes. Lately I have been considering some of the different things friends offer in their variety. One of the things I appreciate about true friends is the initiative they take to make contact. I appreciate that life can be busy and it […]
Read More Something About FriendsThey were married for 27 years. He thought he knew her very well. They had two children together. The youngest son was leaving home to go on his first tour with a band after the success of their latest hit. For the first time in virtually all their marriage they would have the home to […]
Read More Even After So Long … There Is More To It Than ThatIt’s interesting listening to what different people say about their experiences of it. I remember being in a small gathering (small in the number of physical occupants, but significantly bigger in other aspects). Someone started singing the hymn, I Stand Amazed. I had heard the hymn a number of times before and was fairly well […]
Read More A Story of Grace – Where It BeginsThere is a Stevie Wonder song I love a lot. I love it a lot and it’s on an album I love a lot as well. The song and the album came to mind while I was sitting and hearing a conversation taking place. The content of the conversation was very sad. It was the […]
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