There is something about those who seek peace that makes them very uneasy with injustice. Anything that brings injustice upsets any shalom or wholeness that looks to take place. It’s not so much a theory about the need for balance in the universe. It is more about the cry for harmony, and where there is […]
Read More Say What You See: Justice SeekersNotes from a conversation with a very important friend of mine inspire this blog entry. (Thank you, Lorna.) You ever been shifty? By shifty I mean behaviour suggesting underhand activities and motives. I have been shifty on a number of occasions. I was watching an episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Nichols is chasing […]
Read More Say What You See; Transparent FellowshipBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) I love the good news, because among other things it is about bringing things together. The thing about sin is that it brings death and everything leading to death which usually involves deterioration, division, dissolving and the degradation of that which […]
Read More Say What You See: Bridge BuildersAs obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:14-16) Holy. Such an important concept. So easily confused. It’s […]
Read More Say What You See: Holy StandardsWe have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; (Romans 12:6) Is the Body developed around the abilities of the members or do the members have to fulfil pre-set positions in a system? I see the situation in football. […]
Read More Say What You See: Gifted ReleasedSee what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 Dysfunctional family. The family somewhere to some degree suffers from areas where it […]
Read More Say What You See: Functioning FamiliesIt is so hard to carry it. Fears for the future. Worries about the past. Anxiety over relationships. Concern over security. These and so many other issues weight down people. There never appears to be any let up in the bombardment of every day life. We can look at political, social, cultural and financial issues. […]
Read More Say What You See: Relieving BurdensThen Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And […]
Read More Say What You See: Cultivating CultivatorsShe said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God. Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us.” […]
Read More Say What You See: Generous HospitalityIs anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the […]
Read More Say What You See: Effective Prayers
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