When I was walking home one evening, I turned the corner to the street where my home is located. As I got closer to my house I was struck by the number 12. I don’t mean that literally of course. It’s not as though a figure representation of the two digits assaulted my physically. I […]
Read More It Takes A TeamRecently I wrote about how Jesus is looking for partakers, not just observers, spectators or contributors. What I considered at the time of writing was the importance that when Jesus invites us to be partakers, he invites us to be partakers in the divine life. Through His broken body and shed blood, He allows us […]
Read More Bringing It To LightI sat with a group of people that I respect highly. All of them committed followers of Jesus. Among other things we were sharing stories of our walk with Jesus. Someone said something that startled me. She said that in all the years she had been in church, and for as long as she could […]
Read More Here Is The LoveOn my way to and from work I enjoy reading. Sometimes I’ll read a book. Sometimes I’ll read blogs or other articles online through my mobile device. either way I enjoy reading. I’ll come across something and it will grab my attention and I’ll be fascinated with it. Depending on what I’ve read I’ll note […]
Read More It’s Better Growing TogetherRecently I was reminded that the basis of good living is to know it, live it and teach others to do the same. Reflecting on any progress I’ve made in life, I’ve noticed these have tended to take place when I’m in the company of others who mean to progress. As they live it and […]
Read More Know It Live ItWhoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) Growing up, I was very accustomed to a culture of concealment. People showed what they wanted to show to keep up appearances. In church gatherings people had no problems doing the praises and hand waving and all that stuff. […]
Read More Confess Or ConcealAs iron sharpens iron,so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 This is not going to be a long one. (To which the crowd go wild.) It’s worth thanking God for good relationships. I am a better person today because of my interaction with some brilliant people. People who cause sparks to fly as I engage […]
Read More Sharpening Each OtherThere are plenty of interests, relationships and concerns that I would define as ‘a good thing’. My interest in writing, for example, is something I’d call a good thing. Using the opportunity to express myself in words is something in which I take great delight. I relish it. The interest in football I would certainly class […]
Read More Finding What’s GoodIt’s almost as though they sense when it’s coming and they swoop to support. I’m not sure if people are ever meant to have lots and lots of friends. When you consider what’s involved in a close relationship, the investment of time, the sharing of lives, progressing from simply superficial acquaintance to deep understanding, it […]
Read More Born For AdversityA friend of mine shared a quote he came across that suggested that one is the average of the five people you spend the most time with. I found this concerning as I spend the most time with my three daughters, my wife and after that a colleague whose a tutor who also happens to […]
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