Awards. The season for awards is a fascinating one. Whether in sport or entertainment, here in Britain the Queen has a list of those she will give certain titles to in recognition of their services in various areas of life. I am always intrigued by these occasions and sometimes I imagine what it would be […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – HonourI like the videos of John Green. When I was wondering what to write about, I saw this video and was struck by just how little I know of the refugee issues. The last comment about dehumanising refugees struck a chord about what the point of the good news should be about. We have dehumanised […]
Read More Refugees and the Human ChallengeHe pleaded guilty but for legal procedural reasons the detail of the case were brought to the attention of the court. The victim sat and heard the recounting of the series of events where she was dismantled psychologically and then abused physically. The pain she felt was keenly felt by her family who devastated to find […]
Read More A Question On MercyThen all the congregation of the people of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, and brought the LORD’s contribution to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the holy garments. (Exodus 35:20, 21) Moses […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 35 – Heartfelt OfferingBlessed. Exemplifying that term is such a varied exercise. But it’s worth while from time to time reflecting on moments to savour to exemplify what it is to be blessed. When I converse with a brother and he inspires me with his insight on what it is to follow Christ. Then we get to practice […]
Read More Moments To Savour“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, (Exodus 31:2-3 ESV) As He winds up His tabernacle instructions to Moses in Exodus 31, God looks […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 31 – God’s Got Just The Right GuysYou shall command the people of Israel that they bring to you pure beaten olive oil for the light, that a lamp may regularly be set up to burn. In the tent of meeting, outside the veil that is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall tend it from evening to morning before the […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 27 – In The Night Keep The Lamp BurningThen he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” (Exodus 24:7) Passing down key points of life verbally can be engaging and memorable. There is something however about writing it […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 24 – AgreedYou yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 19 – Communal Consecrated For A Divine EncounterSome things in life require gradual change and some alterations here and there. I enjoy people talking on things as a project and slowly but surely changing things to reflect their vision for something. As you’re aware I’m a football fan. (Oh you’re not aware? Well now you are. Oh and if you’re from the […]
Read More The Need For Patience For The Necessary Changes
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