Some say it’s important to always move forward and there’s no such thing as standing still because remaining in your position in real terms is regressing. There is an issue for some, however, who are very content doing what they’re doing. They have come across a rhythm and routine to life that they are very […]
Read More Wisdom and Making ProgressTwenty years ago I was set to move from London to Stoke-on-Trent. It was in a lot of ways a very questionable move. It was certainly questioned by my parents. I was not born in London and I didn’t grow up there. I reached London having done the studying at university and found a place […]
Read More Renew Our Minds: LocationPointing fingers at the failing of others is a good pastime to partake in if you don’t want to spend time considering your areas for improvement. I’ve noticed with some of the people that I admire that they don’t really have that much time, energy or inclination towards the finger pointing exercise. They are not […]
Read More Path To BlamelessnessThere are those stories of a great success in a sport. An unfancied team won the big one. The individual ranked outside the top 100 upset the odds and won the tournament. The story talks about those attractive qualities people warm to about the underdog. The journey from nowhere to somewhere can wrap people up […]
Read More Not A One-OffThe darkness was overwhelming. My soul was crushed. The burden was far too heavy for me, I could not carry on. I felt so crowded, it became too much. It felt unrelenting. The pressure got to the point where I didn’t feel like waking up in the morning. The pan got too much for my […]
Read More The Light Will Shine AgainSome want to paint a picture of a very materially prosperous life with every single material, emotional, vocational and social issue neatly covered because you have it made. That is not the picture painted by Jesus. For some great suffering will be involved. For some hardship will be involved. For some rejection and betrayal will […]
Read More It Gets BetterHis spokesman was upset, but He was not surprised. Ever since He had taken them out of slavery, they had persistently been faithless to Him. Time after time they would sell themselves out and get defeated by their enemies. Time after time they would cry out to Him for help. Time after time He would […]
Read More We Want Who To Rule Over Us?It is good to ask questions. It helps to ask the right questions. Following Jesus involves asking questions – this is a sign of a degree of engagement. Even if that engagement reveals your reluctance or your fears concerning an aspect of following Him. One of the things I’ve found very comforting about when saints […]
Read More The Humble InquiryDeluded. People who don’t believe in God and look at those who follow Jesus should really think that we are deluded. They shouldn’t think that because of any judgemental or harsh views – that’s not disciples being delusional, that’s folks plain being demented at times. No, the reason why they should think we’re deluded is […]
Read More Better Than Ever BeforeAuthrine was captivating when I first met her. She was even more captivating on our wedding day. She was yet more captivating when we celebrated ten years together. She is even more captivating now though there’s no significance in today. This is because of God who presented a captivating vision of what married life is […]
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