A lot of life is a matter of trust. You put your trust in your parents. They are the first sources of authority and the reference point for life. Then you realise they are flawed. You put your trust in your friends. They are engaging, exciting and animated collaborators in the journey of life. Then […]
Read More So We Must Put Our Trust In GodSo. People get excited by a vision. In a certain period of time we will achieve this. After a particular portion of time we will be here. Follow me for a future where this and that and the other will be realised. Nothing wrong with that to a degree. I was reading the biblical narrative […]
Read More Looking To Him For How Far To LookYou ever see someone come back from an injury too quickly? The player suffered the injury and it put him out of the game for a long time. Everyone was keen for him to make a full recovery, but the medical team and the coach depended on the player to be truthful in sharing the […]
Read More The Rise After The Fall Comes When We Fall To Be RisenOne of the worst parts of a failed relationship is when it’s down to trust being broken. It might look cool to appear non-committal and wait for others to make a move before you think of making one, but actually beyond that hard surface there is something that finds being free to make steps and […]
Read More Relationships You Can Put Your Trust InThere are those who do not believe. That’s their prerogative and I’m not going to impose my view on them at all. What I would say, however, is that in not believing, it’s really important to be careful not to be a scornful doubter. What I love about stories – true or fictional – are […]
Read More Not That Guy: Scornful Doubter“Come out with your hands up. We have you surrounded. There’s no point in trying to escape, we will get you. It’s only a matter of time. Give yourself up now and we might go easy on you,” Back in the day, growing up, I did enjoy watching dramas and action programmes or films with […]
Read More Faith When Under SiegeThere is a derisory phrase used by some to comment on someone drastically changing their mind on a matter. The term is that such a person has had a ‘come to Jesus’ moment. It’s interesting that this practice is used for satirical or cynical reasons. It’s interesting because the invitation to come to Jesus is […]
Read More Be A Good HOST – Conclusion?Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last. (Luke 23:46 NLT) Trusting someone is one of the hardest things in life. It’s something that is done consciously and unconsciously at various levels. Knowing what you’re doing when it comes to trust, speaks volumes of what is […]
Read More Be A Good HOST – TrustEvery day there’s a time when the decision is made. A lot of counselling and gesturing behind the scenes take place. Arguments are raised, subtle negotiating can be heard in whispers and debating can be fierce. Forces jockey for position to have the major say. They see who’s in charge and want to view any […]
Read More A Motion of Full ConfidenceThe first day going to school on his own was quite something. The night before his Mum checked to see if he had remembered to lay out everything he would wear. She also checked to see if he had remembered to get his bag packed properly. She also checked to see if he had remembered […]
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