A horse walks into a bar. The landlord says, “You’re in here a lot. Are you sure you’re not an alcoholic?” The horse ponders for a moment and replies, “I don’t think I am.” Poof! The horse vanishes. At this point you might smile because you know the famous postulate, ‘I think, therefore I am.’ … More Glasses at the ready – Prov 31
The signs of our “passing by” will speak loudly on behalf of the voiceless… … More Passing By- Look, See, Pray
Psalm 19 This a deservedly well-known psalm: from the first verse (‘The heavens are telling’, featured in Handel’s Messiah) to the last (‘Let the words of my mouth’, a prayer before many a sermon), it is packed with juicy morsels of wisdom – reviving the soul, making wise the simple, more to be desired than … More Ps 19:12 – Unknown unknowns
The question is “What are you looking for?” When we explore our surroundings, what we find is often predetermined by our attitudes and expectations: are we willing to “spend” time on searching for God? … More What are you looking for? Look, See, Pray
Isa 35, Jas 2 and Ps 146 Unless your name is Inigo Montoya (“You killed my father. Prepare to die.”), vengeance is not a popular word in our culture. It brings forth images of blood feuds, savagery and gang-land violence. So when in our Isaiah 35 reading or Deuteronomy 32:35 (It is mine to avenge; … More Vengeance and a Dominionican
One of first lessons in the garden is to practice patience… … More Start Small- Look, See, Pray
The photo is a very ordinary (but beautiful) zinnia, adorned by a Small White butterfly. Easy to ignore. Yet closer examination sees the golden “crown” in the zinnia’s centre; and the butterfly is delicately constructed and carefully marked. As it sucks up nectar, fuel for its next fluttering dance, it rests even as it contrasts magnificently to the flower and neutral green background. Isn’t it lovely? … More Deciding the Value- Look, See, Pray
I tried to learn violin once- it was excruciating for anyone within earshot! … More Golden Melodies: Look, See, Pray
I’ll be taking a break for a couple of weeks, folks, cos I’m off on holliwags! Oh yes, the sunny climes of Conwy, North Wales await. We’ll climb the town walls, fish for crabs (much more fun than it sounds), visit nearby Llandudno*, patronise a LOT of tea shops and play board games in the … More Ephesus and Conwy
A mountain stream at full bore… collecting water from the high peaks and plateaus, it throws itself headlong towards the sea. It has the energy to carve slowly through rocks, and collects minerals to feed the farmlands far below. Exuberant life! … More Living Water! Look, See, Pray
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