One of the things I admire my Dad for is his ability to keep calm about things. It was not a secret to him. The wisdom of it all was fairly straightforward for him and amounted to this. If he could do something about it, he would. If he couldn’t do anything about it, he […]
Read More Keeping CalmSolomon, eh. What a story. What a character. What wisdom. What clarity. What a tragic end to such a fine reign. A few of us were reflecting on 1 Kings 3, that famous conversation dream between Solomon and God where the new king asks the King of Kings for the one thing He needs to […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Rediscovering Walking The Way Of GodDodging 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 PartsMy Dad is my example in presenting a calm, considered response to situations. I have no recollection of my Dad having a fierce temper. I have little recall of him raising his voice or needing to shout. I’m not saying these things didn’t happen, I’m saying I can’t remember him doing these things. My memories […]
Read More Gentle Replies Defuse Explosive Situations Creating OpportunitiesI appreciate there must be a reason for living. While I’m looking for that reason in each issue, I am also realising that God wants us to grow in wisdom day by day. It’s good getting the information, because it helps avoid seeing things as wasted. Even in mistakes and disappointments, there is space to […]
Read More Gaining Wisdom Day By DayMy upbringing gave me the impression that church gatherings were about excitement and noise. God was with us when our emotions were stirred. Truly the Spirit was moving if people were shouting hallelujah, people were crying and whoever was preaching/singing was encouraged to do an encore. If I didn’t feel buzzed up after a meeting […]
Read More Wisdom in Administration and OrganisationWonders. By the very word these are supposed to be what attracts people because of the brilliance within that produces the beauty without. They are wonders as we consider how they are what they are and how they last through the tests of time. There are scenes of nature and constructs of man that people refer to […]
Read More Wisdom Produces WondersTwo things I ask of you, Lord ; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord ?’ Or I may become […]
Read More Keeping God CentralFor some reason in society we still get it wrong. Some get it wrong by believing that it’s important to really make the most of yourself. Anything other than emphasising the positives is considered weakness. It’s all about letting everyone else know that I am the best and if there’s any reason to think otherwise […]
Read More Lowly In SpiritWhoever 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. […]
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