Tim Tebow. Apparently he plays what the poor cousins over the pond in the U.S. refer to as ‘football’ (whose actual use of the foot with the ball is so minimal … but anyway, God still loves them). Not only does he play, but apparently he’s a Christian as well. And apparently the two are […]
Read More Faith In The Real World: That Tebow Thing & Your LifeWhy I love Jesus. (Part 27 of 999,999,999 reasons) One of the first things I learnt about myself was just what a complex character I was. One minute in this mood, another minute in a completely different mood. At one point with the saintly affections that endear. Another point and my motives are not so […]
Read More Sorting Me OutSometimes I am informed by well meaning ‘super Christians’ that this following Jesus malarkey is really simple stuff. Read the Word – do what it says. What could be simpler? Take for example this beauty from James. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7b) Once I understand that it should be […]
Read More Resisting The Devil: Otherwise MagnetisedA highly valued and beloved work colleague shared this real life story of her children that sounded very familiar to me and my upbringing, but on this occasion really made me think about what that says about the human condition. The mother has three children. They are all brought up with the need to respect […]
Read More Human Condition In A Nutshell: The DishwasherBack in the day when I studied Religious Education and linked issues of morals and ethics we came across the fun debate of nature vs nurture. How much of the individual – her behaviour and thought-processes – are inherent in her being, and how much has she acquired through various means from her surroundings? If […]
Read More Considering and Confronting ConditioningThis one is for HoneyLil, a regular reader and more importantly a sister who for years I’ve long admired and looked up to as a good example of faithfulness. It’s inspired by words she gave to me recently. One of the reasons why this blog is NOT a straightforward ‘bible devotional’ or ‘discipleship journal’ brimming […]
Read More Realities Of Following The MasterMy Dad went to work five days a week, helped in organising and officiating services for another of those days and would also help out with the Sunday evening services. As well as that he was married and had responsibilities for one daughter and two sons. At the time growing up I certainly didn’t appreciate […]
Read More A Quiet Place: The Story Of My Dad’s AllotmentI’m not sure if laughter is the best medicine. I’m fairly certain it’s very good. (I write this while still getting over laughing at the movie Airplane – that is a hilarious film.) It’s good because in a moment of the purest laughter free of malice and cynicism there is a release of something positive […]
Read More Laughter – A Very Good MedicineI maintain talk is not cheap. There was a day above all days when seemingly every promise spoken was being challenged. The gas, the rent, the telecommunications, relationships – everything. They had promised quality service and they failed to deliver – again. Times like that brings about that statement about the cheapness of talk. I […]
Read More Talk and WalkI got another lesson in the importance of understanding through helping me daughter with her schoolwork. She’s a bright girl is me daughter (note I’m not being specific for reasons that shall emerge in the fullness of time). She’s switched on and is alert and attentive to what’s going on and can grasp concepts very […]
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