There is a passage in Matthew 25 where Jesus was recorded as saying whatever you do to others, you do that in my name. The two critical points are whatever, and in the name of Jesus. It’s one thing to say we have direct access to God, it’s quite another…
Moon rocks, that is, rocks from moon. These are geological matters from the earth’s moon that were propelled from the moon into the earth’s atmosphere, and did not evaporate due to heat and crashed to the ground on earth. To find out more, see this page from NASA about lunar…
Following on the blog about people who don’t want to be “found” by God, some other people want to have both – to be found, without having the baggage that comes with “being found”. Luke has a somewhat disturbing account of the teaching of Jesus in chapter 14:25-27. In essence,…
Somebody insisted that he did not appreciate being told the right way to go; it was rather snobby, distasteful and presumptious to tell someone they were “lost”. If we were at a worship service where a talk, a sermon, or a sharing was given, where there is something I wished…
Light of light, we humbly pray, Shine upon your world today. It’s a struggle to think of a group of people who dislike light and prefer darkness. There must be some, but perhaps very rare. To use light to mean something good, and darkness as something bad, might not be…
When someone is in pain, a person coming along to listen and “share the burden” of the pain can be really helpful for the one suffering. To help with the pain, focussing on better days can also be useful to not focus on the pain. The hope in Jesus surpasses…
We can spend much of our life thinking we are on the right track, pursueing something, taking care of the young ones and those in need, but yet we are actually quite “lost”. That might mean we are comfortable or content, but we are heading the wrong way. While crossing…
Ready for more of Leviticus? After journeying chapters 1 through to 7, chapter 8 of Leviticus begins with a fresh tone. However, looking at verses 1-2, this is more a compressed version of the rituals explained earlier. Here in the new chapter, perhaps following their desert dessert is the rendition…
How does one get in to that “in” group? To be part of it? For a start, you don’t need to feel like you “intrude” their conversation. Tips required then on joining such a group. However, this blog counters that. Sorry to disappoint! Why is this “in” group, or to…
It’s easy for us to comment on others who are leaders or managers; those with whom we work with and report to, and those who whose words and actions have an impact on us. We often cast an “idealistic” “they should be like that” mode or template over them. However,…
A hymn or worship song beginning with U. Under his wings is one. Perhaps lesser known is “Under the whole world hears“: Lyrics and video available. This song is encouraging us to sing to God, of his love and greatness. However, the stress in the first verse is that we…
Putting into words the meaning or feeling of bereavement feels like a betrayal of that feeling. That inner struggle; letting it go feels like letting the person go, and leaving what remains unsettled unsettled. Grief and logic don’t flow. The thing is, what is “thinking back” and what is “grief”…
