Children, by their very nature are vulnerable. No-one expects a child to be able to understand the potential hazards of life or to avoid the pitfalls of the broken world we live in. That is why they need caring adults to help them grow up safely. We need healthy ‘mothers and fathers’ in the churchContinue reading “Time to grow up!”
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More safeguards
We have already contemplated the importance of community and humility, but it cannot be overstated that “pride comes before a fall” and I wanted to revisit this whilst unpacking different thoughts. I have been aware of an increasing desire in me for the “simple” gospel. I have wanted to declutter my thinking. There is aContinue reading “More safeguards”
Holding to truth
So how on earth do we avoid the web of deception, the tangled web that the enemy weaves like a trap? We know that we have legitimate needs and we know that those needs wrongly met can open us up to temptation. As I pondered this, I have been thinking about my own life andContinue reading “Holding to truth”
Seduced by lies
Last time we looked at the snake in the garden of Eden and wondered why we would fall for his lies? Continuing to focus on ourselves first, before pointing any fingers, I want to think about this question, and to that end, I want to consider seduction. The online dictionaries tell us that to seduceContinue reading “Seduced by lies”
An old enemy strategy
What is truth? John 18:38 records this question that Pilate asked of Jesus. A pertinent question for our times! Knowing truth is going to feel increasingly key. I have had a number of conversations recently as the world, and the church, is shaken and stirred, and things are exposed. (How they are exposed is notContinue reading “An old enemy strategy”
Authenticity
A conversation I had yesterday with someone going through an intense time and then watching part of an episode of House Of David has got me thinking today. Incidentally, side note, House of David is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and, from the bits I have seen, is worth watching! Of course there are extraContinue reading “Authenticity”
Friends?
During my travels recently, I found myself trying to find new language around the idea of the relationships that God is making as I go. A friend of mine explained that, for her, using the word “connections” felt not only unsatisfactory but somewhat unhelpful as it can sound like those who “network” with an ulteriorContinue reading “Friends?”
Living life to the full
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. You may be very familiar with this verse from John 10:10. I wonder what comes to mind when you think about abundant life. Some versions translate it as living life to the full, orContinue reading “Living life to the full”
If it depends on you …
Romans 12:18 AMP says: If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. This morning I had some thoughts around living in peace in relation to forgiveness which I share here on YouTube. https://youtu.be/2sVPkN_A19o?si=mInAborWNEmUTCQk
Giants in the Land
I am currently making some faith steps that feel uncomfortable and big, and as I do, familiar giants come to repeat their lies, shout their taunts and try to intimidate and deter forward progress. These same giants that face me, and I suspect many of you, at every moment of advance are called Fear andContinue reading “Giants in the Land”
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