2000 Summer Olympics “special”
“Special Presence” at Sydney Games 2000. The YWAM New Zealand outreach team experienced a “fruitful” three weeks at the Sydney Olympic games this year says Jay Granat, team leader.
Tag: faith articles
Until we meet again
May our farewells speak blessings until we meet again
Forgiveness is a good choice
Forgiveness is a good choice 2015. You could be twenty steps away from forgiving someone who has hurt you. Yes, forgiveness is a process.
Understanding “The Persian Rug”
How does one understand today’s poem “The Persian Rug”. Although it may sound like red carpet service for politicians despite their misdemeanors, it does not mean that at all. I can imagine a politician’s flaws being overlooked, though, and life goes on as normal, but this has nothing to do “The Persian Rug”. Quite simply… Read More Understanding “The Persian Rug”
The friend
An oppressor they called him; Two thousand years of oppression! And women are down? Blame it on the Apostle Paul (some would say) Women got to be submissive in Paul’s day So, what does this say About the Lord? A misreading others say, as Jesus was good to women– And they loved him back. By… Read More The friend
The case
Departmental assistance not required and unwanted In the belly of the artist living off the love of the Lord Found in him. Assign a case manager to this poor soul so he will prosper they said And earn his way in. For he will belong when his stripes have been attained. But he had remembered… Read More The case
Alive
I have been reflecting on the Gospel of John. The read has been enjoyable and compelling. This week, I have been reading the chapter on Lazarus and I learnt why Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. I now share my findings from the gospel itself. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, who lived… Read More Alive
More writing to come read: articles etc.
I’ve been thinking…and there should be more writing and literature on this blog, in the future, than general writing and life talk although I will probably still include that. I would like to see more poetry and reflections and reviews of books, movies and music.
Brands
I was in the middle of watching a advertisement about sagging skin and the product they claimed would get rid of this ‘physical problem’ under the eyes. It seemed it would alleviate the emotional pain that came with having physical unattractiveness as well. That was never said, but isn’t feeling unattractive emotional? Then put the… Read More Brands
Identity
So, as I was talking about in my previous post, I have been taking notes on the gospel of Mark. From what I gather, if I remember right, the gospel of Mark is about personal identity. Namely, the identity of Jesus.
‘Souls saved’ during pandemic – Zoom helped
Members of a Christian group in New Zealand have been spreading the faith. Through their efforts, some students have put their faith in Jesus Christ while others want to know more, during a year marked by the Covid19 pandemic.
Older writers keep on going
The musing said to the aspiring novelist, the novelist was getting no younger: Hope the younger ones do well for the traditional publishers that are still going. Depending on what they would write for them. Nothing short than…As for you, you may just find something else. Something better. So, for you, I will keep the… Read More Older writers keep on going
Grappling with faith
Image Journal, as well as proving helpful descriptions about the submission process (see previous post), also provided helpful descriptions of one’s relationship to faith in their submission guidelines. All the work we publish reflects what we see as a sustained engagement with one of the western faiths—Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. That engagement can include unease,… Read More Grappling with faith
Mission and connecting to the culture
Do Christians go in and try and make converts first or listen and learn the languages and customs of cultures so they can relate the Christian message better to the culture? Or do Christians become assimilated by the culture they are trying to connect with?
No longer in my hands
At the start of the week, I submitted two pieces, one article and one devotion, for consideration for publication. It felt good that the job was done and that the submission process had begun, that it was no longer in my hands as it was. Looking forward to what happens.
Storyteller's Eclectic Flying Machine 