Exodus 21:13 ‘but if God lets it happen’ I find it surprising and disturbing that we read God would let someone die after an accident. Not only that, the person who was responsible, although unintentionally, would get protection. The fact that God lets anything bad happen seems contrary to His reputation of being good. ThereContinue reading “How could He?”
Category Archives: How faith and life relate
Good for who?
Genesis 50:20 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…. Joseph reflects on the hardship of his life and recognises it wasn’t about him, after all. I wonder how many of us would view our circumstances differently if we saw the greater good being accomplished – in us, through us and despiteContinue reading “Good for who?”
Out of our comfort zone
Genesis 11:4 ‘and not be scattered over the face of the earth.’ Building a tower wasn’t the issue, it was that everyone wanted to be together instead of going out and doing what God wanted them to do. Interestingly, the early church were the same, they gravitated towards staying together in the comfort of JerusalemContinue reading “Out of our comfort zone”
What are you leaning on?
Isaiah 40:29 I have heard it said that Christianity is just a crutch for those that can’t handle the pressures of life. If you have heard that or even said it yourself consider the available crutches out there being used by many these days to make people feel better about themselves and help them throughContinue reading “What are you leaning on?”
Milestone
Today marks a year since first posting my reflections on the daily verse from the YouVersion Bible app. I began with simply posting on Facebook before moving a few months later onto WordPress for a potential wider audience. It didn’t really take off but fortunately fame and fortune weren’t the motivation behind what I haveContinue reading “Milestone”
Conform or transform
As much as we would like to think that we are unique, we are actually a product of our surroundings. Our culture, experience, family and friends shape how we think and what we do. We don’t often stop and think for ourselves ‘Why am I who I am?’ Or ‘Why do I think what IContinue reading “Conform or transform”
Why are you working?
Eastern and Asian cultures have a strong history of promoting provision for family rather than saving for self. I have personally witnessed fellow workers sending a good portion of their hard earned income back to their home country to support those that they love and care for. They live simply and scantily so that theyContinue reading “Why are you working?”
Belief and faith
Belief and faith are different although you will have heard them often used interchangeably. Belief is knowing but faith is following. Belief is understanding but faith is demanding. Belief can generate respect but faith learns to expect. Belief may require proof but faith requires trust. In their search for God I think many people comeContinue reading “Belief and faith”
No exceptions
Our email inboxes, Facebook feeds and advertisers everywhere we look are offering us great deals. The headlines are attractive and get our attention with stunning pictures and unbelievable discounts. Look a little closer and there will generally be the fine print where the terms and conditions describe exclusions, exceptions and expiry dates. Our hopes riseContinue reading “No exceptions”
Created for good
I have read that humans are the only species on this earth that ask themselves ‘Why are we here?’ It is this question that leads to endeavours great and small. It is what drives people to invent, strive for more, to read, to learn, to grow and to become better. The question can, however, alsoContinue reading “Created for good”
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