Extraordinary figures of speech
Jesus’ lesson of the fig tree may be better understood as a figure of speech that teaches us something about faith rather than give an ordinary description of life.
Tag: spiritual
The Flame
The fire is always burning for one to catch the flame, See the flame, feel its warmth. That can ignite one’s soul. In fire. But one is pulled away by the wind, And the flame flickers and fades from sight, Come again. But the fire is still burning, For the fire is alive, Be there… Read More The Flame
2004 offered “an amazing variety of films to consider”
Moral movies awarded 2005. The Passion of the Christ (Pictured) and The Incredibles feature in the Arts and Faith Film Critics Circle winners for 2004 film releases.
Classic, foreign and Hollywood all feature on spiritually significant list
Top one hundred “spiritually significant” films 2005. First there were the Top 100 American films of the 20th century. Then followed the top one hundred cinematic comedies and thrillers. Recently, top movie songs were honoured. After lengthy discussion and debate among a group of web users, the Top 100 “spiritually significant” films ever made evolved… Read More Classic, foreign and Hollywood all feature on spiritually significant list
Programming that contribute to spiritual and ethical development recommended
A good chance for “spiritual” broadcasting 2002. The Television New Zealand public broadcasting charter will gradually come into effect but TVNZ will not have an obligation to reflect programmes with a direct spiritual flavour as this will not be part of their objectives, unless there is a change to the charter before it becomes law.
With you
Born of a woman every day; We are never alone in this world. The family of humans Reborn every day.
A life giving word
As crude as the priest put it, The answer he gave made sense, Although I questioned the expression, The answer resounded in spirit I knew he was right. I knew its truth. I, myself, did. The woman he was talking to listened Wondering if this is the answer to The dilemma in her life (Her… Read More A life giving word
Illusion
It is this way, so the illusionist said to the one he called the magician. The illusionist saw it no other way in the vision of the magician he seen There was no grey ground and no questioning He had it right And woe and before him the magician came creeping back who he viewed… Read More Illusion
Church unity at ‘high level’ and revival anticipated
Harvest expected in Lower Hutt 2000. Unity between churches in Lower Hutt Valley is unprecedented says Facilitator of Partners in Ministry, Seth Fawcet. He says many people who have been in Lower Hutt for a long time are testifying they have never had this sense of unity.
Visiting evangelist responds to “move of God”
‘God moves’ in Lower Hutt church 2000. “We are sitting on the brink of the greatest revival we will ever see. Only time will tell but that’s where we are at,” says Mike Livengood, a visiting American evangelist to Hutt Christian Covenant Centre (CCC) in Lower Hutt.
Enthusiasm builds for conference
‘God chaser’ coming 2001. Revivalist Tommy Tenney, author of the best-selling The God Chasers, told O.A.C. Ministries evangelist Tim Findlay that he was open to come to New Zealand after his tour of Australia this year. Their relationship was born when the American itinerant minister spent time in Nelson last year, where approximately two thousand… Read More Enthusiasm builds for conference
A surreal picture
Never seen that before. Look at this. Just awe-inspiring. And so unusual. Can’t believe it. Is it true? I was touched through a Salvador Dali painting. – Pete’s quotes
Non-violence
The quality I see before me Is a quality I cherish most That non-violence is the virtue That liquidizes the soul Into the soothing pool Of my inner-most desire
Storyteller's Eclectic Flying Machine 