Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord , saying, ‘The Lord is witness between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants forever.’ ” Then David left, and Jonathan went back to the town. (1 Samuel 20:42 NIV) One […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 20 – Sworn FriendshipThere’s a word that I hear often and it’s really annoying. That word is ‘lucky’. I know where people are coming from when they say it. What bugs me about it is that it fails to recognise the source of credit for the things that happen to us for which we are not directly responsible.. […]
Read More More about GraceThis is a very powerful talk by someone I hardly know, but whose words have left an indelible mark on me. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Brennan Manning – God Loves You As You Are, Not As You Should BeHere’s another of those songs that’s apparently well known that I had never heard until very recently. I can see why it’s so well known. Enjoy. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More CD Songs: Here is Love by Robin MarksOne of the remarkable things about the parable of the Good Samaritan is that this guy who helped out didn’t even know who he was helping. All that mattered to him was here was a man who was beaten up and in need of medical support. The point that’s usually received from the parable is […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – NeighbourOne of the best examples of being faithful comes back to remind me about key things about what that concept is and what it is not. Being faithful is not blind complicity and subsequent conformity. She was getting victimised and bullied in church. This woman, still married and with her brood of children was being […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – FaithfulA greater desire for intimacy is a great motor in the relationships that matter. The great challenge in relationship is to renew and refresh the desire for intimacy. Familiarity and routine can sometimes wear down the desire. Complacency sets in and before long the love grows cold and other interests take precedence. One way to […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – IntimacyBut love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. (Luke 6:35-36 ESV) The teachings of Jesus are still […]
Read More A Look at Luke 6 – Godly LoveMy son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. (Proverbs 3:11, 12 ESV) One of the reasons why it’s worth focusing on wisdom is that it is a treasure chest that enriches the […]
Read More 16MTP 03 – Take The Chipping AwayFor the turning back of the simple from teaching will be the cause of their death, and the peace of the foolish will be their destruction. But whoever gives ear to me will take his rest safely, living in peace without fear of evil. (Proverbs 1:32, 33 BBE) Something that comes across clearly in the […]
Read More 16MTP 01 – Wisdom Is a Matter Of Choice
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