Living Beyond The Cliche: It’s so easy to cherry-pick God’s Word to make a point. But come on folks! Wise up! Know this, words and phrases fail to keep the message that is intended if they are repeated over and again and used incorrectly. And each of those phrases fall apart, or are in danger… Read more Living Beyond The Cliche
Somebody Check: Are you confident about everything you hear? Do you really believe everything you read? Check it out! Many thing’s which are spoken or written by a particular person of high regard – are believably true. Yes, that’s what some people think. It must be true! Sure. For instance, look at what happens when… Read more Somebody Check
Glorious Mud: Remember the mud miracle? Well, Jesus spat on the ground and mixed saliva and dirt to form mud which He smeared across a blind man’s eyes. Jesus (to the blind man): Go, wash yourself in the pool of Siloam. Siloam means “sent,” and its name reminds us that his healing was sent by… Read more Glorious Mud
The Life Blood: The rustle of grinding coffee. The aroma of buttered toast. The flavour of freshly baked cup cakes. The laughter in the company of others. Honest friendships, solid relationships. Responsibilities to one another: Caring, sharing together. Such loyalties to those on the inside of community – singled out as important. For community as… Read more The Life Blood
Staying Alive, Forever: Think back to that moment when you heard that knock at the door. Now, just remember the joy when you reached the open doorway to find an old friend, or distant relative who had popped by without advanced planning. For Rachel and me, it would be no problem. Rachel especially, is inventive… Read more Staying Alive, Forever