The book of Nahum is not the first book to read for words of optimism, brightness and delight. It is however an important book to read to get reassurance that brutal and oppressive regimes and situations will not last. It’s worth considering these things from all perspectives and within that there should be some hope […]
Read More MWTM: Nahum Part 2 – Ironic JusticeThis is all there is and there’s nothing else to it. Sometimes explicitly. sometimes subtle, all there is to life is this. This being what your sense can pick up. There was a conversation about the after life and one of the queries that was raised was what happens about justice if this is all […]
Read More If This Is It …Who likes a bully? Have you noticed some of the stories of bullies? Bullies aren’t born that way, it’s a characteristic they develop over time. To be effective in their way, they need to be intimidating to others. If they’re able to back up the intimidation with actual force that’s all the better. They get […]
Read More MWTM: Nahum Part 1 – Dealing with BulliesOn the surface Sarah’s moaning was justified. The circumstances had distinctly got worse. The level of challenge and abuse Sarah suffered had risen over the time. The level of support she needed had actually decreased. The pressure increased and she was expected to deliver better results with limited resources and more time taken up with […]
Read More His Presence: Succeeding in Trying TimesIt’s not a passing thing. It’s still relevant today. Children get that feeling when a parent they respect and admire compliments them on something they’ve done. It’s the feeling of being honoured. If they are asked to take part in something of importance or prestige, there’s a feeling of being honoured. If they are subsequently […]
Read More It Is An HonourGod will have His way and his way is marvellous. That’s what I get reading aspects of Micah. Among all the judgement and the necessary consequences for the corruption and wickedness, there is the beautiful plan of God. It’s a plan not just primarily the chosen people – it’s a plan for humanity. It’s a […]
Read More MWTM: Micah Part 2 – A Beacon of PeaceThere is a posture you take when you receive something good without earning it or deserving it. There is a posture. That posture is not indifference. That would suggest that what you have received is not good. It could also suggest that maybe there was an element in which you felt it should have come […]
Read More It Is A Privilege
