Staying On Track: For some, life can be travelling about without any clear destination – drifting, virtually aimlessly, continually changing. They appear to exist, journeying via an indirect route or at no set pace. Many move around in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course – meandering no-where! Others may come across as moving in a… Read more Staying On Track
One Thing After Another: Hey, it’s a new day! Still, do you remember when the fold-away seat in our shower cubical came away from the wall? Well, only a fortnight later, we were travelling in our brand new Vauxhall to church. Obviously, Rachel was driving. Anyhow, as Rachel turned into the entrance of the church… Read more One Thing After Another
On The Shoulders Of Giants: I have been encouraged and influenced by so many over the years, both directly and indirectly. Indeed, my upbringing was very much influenced by my pastors, the late Geoff & Winnie Bowater.1. Sure-enough, other mentors have influenced me along the way. To be honest, I have found inspiration and encouragement… Read more On The Shoulders Of Giants
Hearty Stuff: So I’m searching through the archives the other day [doesn’t everybody?], – and I was reminded of the importance of showing kindness – in welcoming guests or strangers. In truth, since being married to Rachel, I’ve noticed one of her qualities is being exceedingly inventive in hospitality – welcoming visitors, and making them… Read more Hearty Stuff
Only The Carpenter’s Kid: “People think they “know” you because they “knew” you. They can’t accept you have grown since then. Be patient with them, the penny will drop sooner or later!”1. Some sound advice – but Jesus Himself had a rather different outcome! According to Eugene H. Peterson: When Jesus finished telling some stories,… Read more Only The Carpenter’s Kid