Interesting culture, isn’t it. On the one hand we applaud the winners, those with the grit and determination and that never-say-die attitude. On the other hand we don’t like sore losers, those whose desire for victory sees them lash out at the setback of defeat. It’s like you can pursue victory but have to humbly […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: When You LoseHe has this brilliant idea. They will reflect Him on the earth. As He rules in heaven, they will rule on earth. So when He creates the first one and puts him in the garden to tend it, He’s very aware in the process that this is not the end of the process. There’s only […]
Read More God the Builder – I Need Some Help HereRather than institutions and monuments to show that social clubs have lasted generations, what society looks for is a dynamic community growing in love. They won’t see that through activities for the sake of activities. They won’t see that in impressive speeches from appealing individuals designed to captivate without content. They won’t see that in […]
Read More Prayer for Change – ServingThere is a derisory phrase used by some to comment on someone drastically changing their mind on a matter. The term is that such a person has had a ‘come to Jesus’ moment. It’s interesting that this practice is used for satirical or cynical reasons. It’s interesting because the invitation to come to Jesus is […]
Read More Be A Good HOST – Conclusion?Looking to Jesus as the example of a good host, we consider what it is to introduce someone to new life. There’s a brilliant example of that in the episode where Jesus meets a woman by the well in Sychar. This is in Samaria and there are significant issues between Jews and Samaritans, but Jesus […]
Read More Be A Good HOST – ObedienceWhen you listen to Jesus there are some very interesting things He says. Take this for example, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For […]
Read More Be A Good HOST – HumilityThe time to be really concerned in any relationship is when one of the parties behaves in a way that shows that they no longer care. One of the beauties of the book of Zephaniah is how it displays the ongoing care of God for His people. He is not apathetic to their plight. He […]
Read More MWTM: Zephaniah Part 2 – EngagedThere is a posture you take when you receive something good without earning it or deserving it. There is a posture. That posture is not indifference. That would suggest that what you have received is not good. It could also suggest that maybe there was an element in which you felt it should have come […]
Read More It Is A PrivilegeIt was one thing to be taught and be able to pass on the words of wisdom. It was another thing to be with Him. They saw many things about Him. Most remarkable was how He sought to serve others and didn’t look to laud it over others even though His identity would have led […]
Read More The LovedThe way we treat people is an expression of who we are. There’s something about the customer service industry and the consumer culture that reveals the values that matter to us. As the sentiment of ‘the customer is always right’ still lingers, it prioritises the offer of giving the customer the best possible. Not only […]
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