Life is based on something. What that something is determines virtually everything else about that life. Discovering what that something is opens doors of exploration that answer questions on behaviours, beliefs, and the sense of belonging. As well as answering questions, however, it sparks more questions on how the foundation was set, why it was […]
Read More Jesus, the FoundationRight relationship with God is so crucial to have a good grip on wisdom. That statement cannot be overstated. Wisdom is so crucial to life. Without wisdom decisions that are made are liable to count for nothing. Without wisdom mistakes and bad moves are inevitable. Without wisdom joy and eace are elusive. Wisdom is that […]
Read More A Word of Wisdom: FoundationsThe Spirit hovered. The Word went out. The Father commanded. Creation emerged. The Spirit hovered. The Son came out. The Father commended. Creation restored. The Spirit hovered. The Son returned. The Father consummated. Creation revealed. Through it all there is a great fellowship taking place. The Son celebrates the Father, the Father glorifies the Son. […]
Read More What A Fellowship: FoundationWhat makes a family? Where are we to get the definition of the family from? Who is to say when a family is properly functioning and when it is breaking down? For those who have faith, it is crucial to see the source of family as the Creator Himself. It is reassuring to know that […]
Read More Family Formation: 02 – FoundationEvery morning their Mum would call them together. They knew the drill. Have you washed? Brushed your teeth? Let me check? Brush them again. You know you can’t go out and let people smell rotting breath. OK, open your Bibles. What does it say? What does it mean? Remember your prayers. Then they were allowed […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Solid FoundationsSo He ends His teaching. His outline of the life that is pleasing to the Father. He is very clear. It’s one thing for people to hear what He said, it’s another thing to follow what He said. Following what He said reflects life built on one foundation. Not following what He said reflects life […]
Read More Foundations: Rock or SandSo I spent February in the book of Matthew and March going through Proverbs. April sees a break from the month long series on a particular theme. There might be little themes cropping up and the occasional mini-series, but it’s a breather, to get some odd bits and pieces that rattling along in the mental […]
Read More Don’t Take It For Granted – What Is Prayer?Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. (Proverbs 31:30) The purpose of Proverbs is for readers to recognise what it takes to be and speak wise and thus aspire to wisdom above everything. Throughout the book it has not been an exercise of the head, but a commitment on […]
Read More MTP31 – The Foundation of WisdomSo the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. (1 Peter 2:7, 8 ) Everything of […]
Read More Jesus Is … The CornerstoneEver considered your roots? Not just family and cultural heritage, but where you are planted? What are you sunk into and as a result where do you feel in the place of greatest belonging? Sometimes we go through life rootless and wander searching for places to plug in. Social groups and cultural settings like the […]
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