The Father and the Son: I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. (John 17:4) It’s prayer time usually meant heads bowed, eyes closed and solemn, somber tones. When Jesus communicates with His Father, His head is up, His eyes are open and He communes as Son […]
Read More The Word In John: 17 Ever Increasing Circles Of UnityIt must have been quite something knocking around with Jesus. The many acts He did; the teachings He shared; His manner of life; His relationships both good and bad. Imagine hanging around Him for the best part of three years at close quarters taking in all that He was doing and believing that He is […]
Read More The Word In John: 16 – Always Someone There To Remind YouThere are some tough decisions I have made in my life. Some of the hardest have been over things I have valued highly. Some of those things have not been healthy and to ‘moderate’ the intake I was informed that I would have to completely eliminate it. Growing to have a dependency on such things […]
Read More Eliminate ItTrials. God is incredibly patient. I consider the patience my parents had with me. I look at the patience I evidently need to have with my children. That is great patience. It is understandable because the parents as adults should have better quality character than the burgeoning developing talents of the impulsive children I consider, […]
Read More Grateful For … (10)This part of Jesus’ conversation with His disciples features a number of questions and answers. Questions from disciples who don’t always get attention – Philip, Judas and Thomas. I like how that shows Jesus as being one who loves conversation with any of His followers and in this setting invites questions even if they reveal […]
Read More The Word In John: 14 – Peace: So Your Heart Won’t Be TroubledHope. Today I discovered a bit more how people can keep going when bad news hits. I saw someone who had received news that a loved one had died and be able to begin processing it through God with joy. That essentially came through hope. That hope was based on Jesus Christ being the Resurrection […]
Read More Grateful For … (8)Conversation. My wife and I do not always agree. Sometimes when we disagree it is a serious disagreement. Authrine won’t mind me writing that. (Authrine gives CD The Look.) What I love about our relationship at the moment, however, is the freedom for us to express ourselves and for us to react emotionally at first […]
Read More Grateful For … (7)Legacy. It’s an interesting word and concept and today of all days I am grateful for it. I am by gifting, desire, heart yearning, talent and predisposition a teacher. I enjoy related terms for it that have been job titles for me – trainer, tutor, development support officer, life coach, etc. I love the flexibility […]
Read More Grateful For … (6)There is something exhilarating and stimulating about being on a mission. When my life was a routine of just doing things and getting cheap kicks out it, I can truly say life was very dull. I have discovered that having money and the stuff it buys works for some at some level, but overall the […]
Read More Mission TimeThe Word. I have loved words ever since I can remember. I have loved the way they conjure so much in my mind and can stimulate so much in me. They have kept me amused for hours on end. Today, however, I am particularly grateful for the impact of the Word of God on my […]
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