We can know about God and connect with Christian people and Christian activities without being impacted by the reality of a faith encounter with God. This is particularly so if a person has a religious upbringing. My parents came to faith in … [Continue reading]
Ruled by Sentiment
Over the years I have heard people appeal for the right to have their own way, based on sentimental ideas. By sentimental I mean thinking about what seems right, what would be a nice outcome, what would make people happy or what would avoid … [Continue reading]
I Told You
Some people are too lazy to listen. Or maybe they just don’t know how to be attentive to things. As a youngster I was sent by my Mum to a small shop about a mile away to buy several things she needed. I had been sent to the neighbour to borrow … [Continue reading]
Follow M
Jesus frequently commanded people to follow Him, as when He called His disciples. So I want us to consider this command of Christ and what it might mean to us today. “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers, Simon called … [Continue reading]
Seedtime and Harvest
In nature the yearly crop cycle involves a season of sowing crops and a time of reaping them. That cycle is so obvious it almost seems childish to mention it. Yet it is so profound the Bible highlights it for us. “While the earth remains seedtime … [Continue reading]