We are given to extremes. A good friend of mine informed me of one perspective on the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Here the taking of the tree exposed us to the full breadth of the extremes of good and evil. Rather than depending on God for all things, left to our own […]
Read More Order and SpontaneityYou’re aware of that feeling some have when they are a child. That feeling that says life will be so much better as soon as they grow up and can do what grown ups do. You’re also aware of that feeling that parents get seeing their children play around with little to no responsibilities and […]
Read More The Life Gets SweeterI don’t think we have it right when it comes to discipline. One aspect almost bends over backwards to avoid conflict and upsetting people. It is virtually no discipline at all. It is far too lax. The other approach is virtually a brutal infliction of aggressive force to bring about submissive cooperation. Of course there […]
Read More You Are The Treasure That I SeekI am not a cook. It is thus a blessing to be surrounded by outstanding cooks. I cannot justifiably complain about this fact. That means come dinner time more often than not, I am in for a treat. As I was brought up my loving parents, I was instructed that it was good manners to […]
Read More Something About Praise and ThanksgivingAre you still with us? I remember getting asked that question by a church leader. He was interested to see if we were still committed to the project. What happened, however, was that there was a confusion between the effort for the Kingdom and the desire to build an empire. In as much as there […]
Read More Committed To The EffortIt’s a struggle for me to relate. Often the issue is that I am more concerned about how we’re different than what and who we have in common. I feel sometimes what I say falls on deaf ears and what is said is bizarre and not thought through. There are a host of reasons why […]
Read More Fighting To RelateOne of the things I like about blogging is the ability to categorise. It’s interesting noting which categories have the most blogs, it’s a good indicator of what I like to blog about that. One of those categories is Relationships. This evening I was reminded why it is such an important issue to write about. […]
Read More Relationships MatterI do think it’s important to have plans. Having plans are a good way to focus the mind on worthwhile activity – as long as it is worthwhile activity. I am very grateful for another twelve months blogging. My interest in doing it has increased in recent months and I plan to maintain this. Of […]
Read More What’s The Plan?There is something about being served properly. It’s the age of customer service like never before. Whether in a restaurant or in a shopping centre, whether online or on the telephone, like never before the consumer is meant to be king. The customer is always right. For all of those noble sentiments in reality things can […]
Read More Like My BarberThen Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” (Acts 26:28, 29) The […]
Read More Acts Actually: 26 – This Is My Story
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