This is all there is and there’s nothing else to it. Sometimes explicitly. sometimes subtle, all there is to life is this. This being what your sense can pick up. There was a conversation about the after life and one of the queries that was raised was what happens about justice if this is all […]
Read More If This Is It …Who likes a bully? Have you noticed some of the stories of bullies? Bullies aren’t born that way, it’s a characteristic they develop over time. To be effective in their way, they need to be intimidating to others. If they’re able to back up the intimidation with actual force that’s all the better. They get […]
Read More MWTM: Nahum Part 1 – Dealing with BulliesGod will have His way and his way is marvellous. That’s what I get reading aspects of Micah. Among all the judgement and the necessary consequences for the corruption and wickedness, there is the beautiful plan of God. It’s a plan not just primarily the chosen people – it’s a plan for humanity. It’s a […]
Read More MWTM: Micah Part 2 – A Beacon of PeaceThe work of the prophets must have been tough for them. Tough because for all the hope and the glad tidings that were wrapped up in the messages they received, there was the present condition that had to be addressed. A good example of how tough that task was is seen in the words Micah […]
Read More MWTM: Micah Part 1 – What’s The Charge?The Edom Complex was not something that just affected Edom. Others were quick to exploit the downfall of Israel. It’s one thing for a country to receive it’s proper judgement in line with their own unfaithfulness to God. It’s one thing for that to happen. It’s another thing, however, to be quick to swoop on […]
Read More MWTM: Obadiah Part 2 – Treat Them RightIf you want a quick read in the Bible, Obadiah is your man. It’s not necessarily an easy read, though. It shouldn’t be considered as that simple a read either. For the intended audience of the vision that God revealed to Obadiah it was clear enough. That intended audience is fascinating for the primary audience […]
Read More MWTM: Obadiah Part 1 – The Edom ComplexIt’s interesting what can happen when the economy is doing well. More money for pleasure, more money for leisure, more to be spent and opportunities to get on the property ladder and invest and do well. For some it looks very encouraging indeed. It’s also interesting what tends to be promoted often during those times. […]
Read More Justice: One Way or the OtherI can imagine it can be a thankless task – Being a defence lawyer when the person being defended is definitely guilty. That cannot be a job you can do and sleep that well at night unless you have set up some strong coping mechanisms. Ones like saying you are performing an important part of […]
Read More Appreciating Other Perspectives and the IndefensibleHere’s a good Psalm to pay attention to carefully. Reasons to praise God? Sure, they are there and offer strong encouragement for the readers to remember how great God is and what He does for His people. It’s all going well and then … “Two-edged swords … execute vengeance … punishments … bind with fetters […]
Read More Psalm 149 – Call To Praise … And …Conversing with God brings with it certain appeals that can be made to His character. The Psalmist can make a request that some might be uncomfortable with in regards to his enemies. He can make this request not based on his own merits, but because of who God is. No, not a bloodthirsty violent sort […]
Read More Psalm 140 – What Justice Demands
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