Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32) Acts of physical aggression in the larger scheme of things is relatively easy. After all it tends to be the first course of action when sufficiently agitated. From thiz it can eb stated that it is not the […]
Read More Celebrating Self ControlI heard a saying that said with Christ in the vessel you can smile at the storm. Not taking away from what’s reassuring in the sentiment, there is something missing. When Jesus was on a boat in a storm, He didn’t expect His disciples to smile at it. He expected them to calm it. That’s […]
Read More Keeping It CalmThere’s a lot to be said for contentment. The episode is shown of what happened when someone thought the grass would be greener on the other side. After all the fruit looked good to eat and if it would actually make them god-like, well what could be wrong with that? The moment that act of […]
Read More Envy Rots BonesA 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 […]
Read More Good Walking CompanionsCourts of law often ask witnesses to swear on the Bible that the testimony they give will be completely truthful. It is intriguing that this is done when the Book itself is centred on a character who says we shouldn’t need to swear by anything. Rather when we say yes we should mean yes, and […]
Read More Telling The TruthWhen people think of politicians, journalists and similar professions, the thoughts are not always positive. Indeed there can be a somewhat cynical view of those either in authority or who are meant to be reporting on those in authority. The cynicism comes from the experience of how power corrupts and the pursuit of power can […]
Read More When Righteousness RulesIt wasn’t that long ago when the ways of communicating were fairly limited. Face to face, telephone call and a letter. Perhaps those were your options. Sure there was a telegram, but that was for the posh folks. There was also the fax which again was reserved for those considerably richer than me. Usually those […]
Read More Well I SayThere appears to be only two choices. This is not a shopping trip with hundreds of brands and styles to go for. Only two. One has a home built on solid foundations. The invitation is extended for those to come and eat food thoroughly prepared in a welcoming home. As the meal is enjoyed there […]
Read More The Wise OptionWorking in the employability sector involved getting to understand how to be successful in accessing employment. Working through the process brought out some principles that made sense in all of life. For example in selecting candidates for the position a critical factor is experience. Employers know skills and qualifications are important, but those won’t mean […]
Read More Proven Track RecordIn my childhood, it wasn’t really the done thing at home to call anyone an idiot. It was like swearing really. That meant, obviously, that when my parents weren’t paying attention we would often use that very same word to address our frustrations at a sibling’s disruptive or silly behaviour. Indeed to emphasise just how […]
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