Tags: truth

• quoteable quote: perspective

  “If you attempt to talk with a dying man about sports or business, he is no longer interested. He now sees other things as more important.  People who are dying recognize what we often forget, that we are standing on the brink of another world.” – William Law, 18th-century British theologian

• my earnest prayer….

  I want my behaviour to be consistent; I want my initiatives to be creative; I want my teaching to be truthful. I want my compassion to be real; I want my heart to (always) be tender; I want my word to be reliable; I want my gifts to be available; I want my emotions to be stable; I want my attitude to be suitable; I want my life to be reproducible; I want my work to be sustainable; I want [...]

• quoteable quote:- change

  You and I are, changed by who and what we love! jwd

• quoteable quote:- which lands?

  The clear message wins over the cool one every day. Zach Hubert

• In the moment,….at Easter

  Easter is (often) so bright and upbeat. Nobody would argue Easter Sunday is a day of celebration. We celebrate that Jesus conquered death so we can have life. It doesn’t get any better than Easter Sunday. Day three. But we don’t hear a lot about day one and two? After the crucifixion on day one and leading into day two it almost seems as if nothing is happening. It’s a period of questioning, doubting, wondering, and definitely waiting. It’s a [...]

• beautiful wisdom

  · Don’t just pretend to love other. Really love them. · Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. · Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other. · Never be lazy but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. · Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. · When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. · Always be eager to practice hospitality. [...]

• boots, socks,… and no books!

  Perhaps it was the new v tasteful knitwear, the lush and meaningful momento’s, the boxes, the aftershave, the plastic, the paper, the ribbon and bubble-wrap too, the fudge, the welcomed chocolate orange, the seasonal bottles, and mother’s strange ‘stocking-filler-contents’ for all possible medical ailments !! tres leches for sister one leche alone wouldn’t do the coffee, the shloer, the wine the amazing most comfortable chunky boots from my girl, pictures abounding too…. no books…… and even more mysteriously no journals! [...]

• Christmas threads…

  In my reading and Christmas preparation, here are some fresh angles, thoughts and random one-&-two liners that have renewed my joy and focus this year! Enjoy!! Beware of keeping Christmas but losing Christ. It’s usually just a matter of M&S!! This time of year, can be a season of renewal instead of exhaustion! Isaiah 40:31 A Christless Christmas is like a counterfeit note. Christmas is a reminder that, God always keeps His Word. God’s unsearchable ways deserve our unending praise…. [...]

• more than maybe….
• quizzing question (41)

  How much do you like the truth…?!! Bill Hybels says: “In Christian circles, we think the kindest form of management is avoidance.” Jack Welch says: “The kindest form of management is the truth.” Jesus says;- The truth always sets us free, right!? Which view do you believe most?