What often triggers it is a visit to the school. There they all are in their uniform, diverse in shape, size, features and ethnicity though they are, they are all in a uniform and are expected to abide by the principles of the school. In itself there’s not too much disturbing about that even if […]
Read More ConformedThere is such a thing as feeling as though God is silent. You can read scripture, watch and hear lots of teaching and preaching, converse with godly folks and still feel as if God is silent. That is something real that I know from experience. It’s a troubling feeling when it happens, especially if you […]
Read More Question Worth Asking: What Is God Saying?Music is very important to me. I like periods of quiet, with the minimum of sound even in my own mind. I am, however, a huge fan of the role of music in life. I love the melody, the harmony, the bass and the rhythm. I notice that there’s rhythms to life. What I particularly […]
Read More On About The RhythmThere are plenty of things that occupy the mind and they are all competing for space to take prominence in the mind. People make comments, you read something, there’s something on the radio, someone mentions a tune you love, you receive a message with a link to an article, the reminder tells you that you’re scheduled […]
Read More Making the Most of the CapacityJesus was spot on – it is more blessed to give than receive. Unfortunately, some have taken this too far and don’t know how to receive and get very awkward and uncomfortable when it comes to receiving. My wife put it so well in a conversation we had recently. She remarked how a friend of […]
Read More The Blessing is in BothThis week has been incredibly taxing and challenging for me. As a result it’s put pressure on the rest of my family, thank God, though, they have been very resilient through it all and one aspect of the intensity is complete. For all that exertion, tension and pressure there has been a number of positive […]
Read More Faith and StandardsI have to admit it. I am prone to rather loud and exuberant expressions of praise. It will sometimes come out like a roar. It can sometimes emit from me like a euphoric cry. This is often backed up with heaps of tears and dramatic body movements. I am not ashamed of it. It’s a […]
Read More A Breathtaking ContemplationExternal circumstances can create a lot of challenging situations. If there is a lack of certain fundamental aspects of the physical life we will deteriorate. Food, drink and clothing are the essentials we refer to. There is more to us than just eating and keeping warm, though. Modern sensibilities suggest that if you’re not in […]
Read More What They Cannot ContainI love me some Walter Hawkins and recently whilst doing some other work I treated myself to hearing a lot of his music again. It proved to be a valuable aid in the completion of my work. The music he produced with his choir featuring some outstanding vocal talent singing great truths of life with […]
Read More I’m Going Away … KindaI remain a keen subscriber of the Got Questions YouTube channel. The videos they post regularly give pause for thought and consideration. This one is no different. The issue of a God of Justice is still a prevalent one when we look at the injustice rife around the world. It is an issue worth grappling […]
Read More What Does It Mean That God Is a God of Justice?
