Reading the prophetic utterances through Malachi is a fascinating exercise. The set up is a conversation God recalls between Himself and His people. God states something and the people query God on the statement and then there unfolds a critical analysis of the situation followed by recommended steps for addressing the situation. It’s so intriguing […]
Read More MWTM: Malachi Part 1 – Unacceptable PriesthoodIt’s about time you owned that. Stop deflecting. Stop blaming others for the situation. Stop putting it down to apparent factors beyond control as though you have successfully deluded yourself into thinking there was nothing you could do. Stop that. Look at where it’s got you and consider carefully how it has not brought you […]
Read More Repentance and ResponsibilityThere is a Stevie Wonder song I love a lot. I love it a lot and it’s on an album I love a lot as well. The song and the album came to mind while I was sitting and hearing a conversation taking place. The content of the conversation was very sad. It was the […]
Read More Finally, the Right Place For BlameThe women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord , who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel! He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has […]
Read More Reading Ruth 04 – Blessing for Legacy“The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are […]
Read More Reading Ruth 03 – Blessing and Responsibility“What’s with the scarf?” she asked, “You used to wear scarves a long time ago, apparently, but they were ridiculously long. What’s with this?” “Never mind that,” he muttered in a brusque manner, “I wear scarves now. Scarves are brilliant. Especially in keeping my neck warm. Come along, we have things to do.” When they […]
Read More Getting Used To The Certainty Of UncertaintyTime, resources, relationships and self. Key elements that can thrive under great management to the benefit of many. Key elements that lead to tremendous misery and disaster when poorly managed. Interwoven in these key elements is the concept of responsibility. My interaction with responsibility has been strange over the years. When I was a child […]
Read More Managing ResponsibilitiesToday I am grateful for … … Completing an outstanding assignment that a friend of mine had patiently waiting for me to complete. This had been a long time coming and there were a number of challenges in the way to its completion. At times my integrity and commitment were questioned and it was understandable […]
Read More Grateful For … (1)Dodging and diving. I can relate with the thinking that leads someone to think that as long as they are dodging and diving the trickier parts of life and still living then it’s alright. You may be aware of the sort. He likes the unprotected sex, he’s not so keen on looking after the child […]
Read More Solid September Sale: No Longer Neglecting The Hard PartsIt was not my favourite job. My attitude didn’t help. I felt it was beneath me. I felt it was not fitting for one of my abundant talents and capabilities. (You can tell I am used to being modest.) Thankfully I had a sobering experience that snapped me out of my pompous attitude. As I […]
Read More Getting Used To Being In Strategic Positions
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