Paul answered: “I am now standing before Caesar’s court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these […]
Read More Acts Actually: 25 – Taking It To The TopAs they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn’t even been found guilty?” When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. “What are you going to do?” he asked. “This man is a […]
Read More Acts Actually: 22 – Making The Most Of Your IdentityI had the privilege of sitting in on an engaging bible teaching session. I was just in the audience, so I could just take in the good stuff coming my way. The subject being taught was about the will of God and how to look for it. There was a particular part that I found […]
Read More Using WisdomSome people find themselves in a position where there are great demands made of their time. Working hours are not just 9 to 5 and work days cover 7 a week. So demanding is the life that room for relationships are minimum and what room their own is not able to do depth of any particular quality. […]
Read More Make More RoomOne 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 […]
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