See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, […]
Read More JJ25 #08 – Gifted Contributors to the Place of PresenceI cannot remember a time when I didn’t love words. Every memory I have is heavily informed by words, and as someone deeply invested in them, it’s no surprise that I’m heavily biased about them. There was a phase when I was into using the words to make notes of ideas for films and television […]
Read More JJ 24 #23: The Words Are For …It’s quite remarkable to consider. There was no guarantee of an easy pathway. On the contrary, there is every likelihood of resistance and opposition. No promise of going through without harm. On the contrary, many would die in brutal and painful circumstances and even before that endure shame, disgrace, betrayal, imprisonment and beatings. That does […]
Read More What a Gift: My PeaceI used t get really excited when it was my birthday as a child. I got excited to consider what would I get. One year I got a remote-controlled car. I was delighted with it. It was just what I wanted and I was keen to make the most of it. Sure I was thankful […]
Read More You Are A GiftHave you done your exercises? It’s good for you. Do something to raise your heart rate. Do something to generate mobility in your limbs. Do some push ups, do some squats. Why don’t you get one of those circuits that you can do from the safety of your home. You don’t need all the gym […]
Read More Are You Doing Your Exercises?The father gave his two sons a guitar each. He had some guitar books that they could learn from. He was no expert himself, but he was content to let them see how they got on. One persisted in learning and discovered a gift and affinity to the instrument as a result he flourished. The […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Dad and the GuitarsNevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20 ESV) One of the many attractive things about following Jesus is the marvellous signs he performed in the presence of the people. To then commission 36 pairs of people to likewise […]
Read More A Look At Luke 10 – The Reason To RejoiceI think Alan Knox wrote about it not long ago. (Check Knox in How Specialisation Harms as well as The Church As A Team Of Player-Coaches) It is something that has been on my mind for a while especially at a time when there are some I know who are exploring spiritual gifts. Paul is […]
Read More Spiritual Gifts: It Is Not About Being SpecialistsA lot is said about being gifted. People who are gifted at certain pursuits are hailed in those activities and as they accomplish feat after feat, so they become all the more lauded for what they can do. That applies as much in the Christian world as it does elsewhere. The man can sing, the […]
Read More Creating Space For People To FillI sat around today in a family gathering and people were exchanging gifts. Don’t know what that was all about. What it triggered off though was an amazing gift a man, who wasn’t born anywhere near this date, spoke of to some listeners. The context is important. He was talking of how a good shepherd […]
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