I had an interesting conversation with someone recently about the difference between ‘being kind’, and ‘being nice’. As a passing thought, we often put both those things in the same box; for example, we tell our children to be nice and to play nicely, and even as adults, we are expected to be nice to … Read More
A poem, by Julie Priebbenow. You were on His mind before the world began;In the darkness and space, you were part of His plan.As He created the world and all things good,And when He punished the evil with a world-wide flood. You were on His mind through many generations;Noah’s, Abraham’s, and every other nation.The world … Read More
There are so many misconceptions regarding prayer, by both Christians and non-Christians. We have so many different ideas, and these can lead to a lot of confusion and lack of growth in our prayer life. Growing up in the Christian circles, it almost feels as though we are “expected to know” many things about prayer … Read More
Now I lay me down to sleep, I close my eyes and count some sheep. The sheep are brown and black but hither There are lots of sheep – they can’t sleep either. Their minds are bereft of sleep. Silky fleece all ground and dark, Surely they will find their mark As on and on … Read More
“How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son, To make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss! The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to Glory. Behold, the Man upon a … Read More
