Category: Christian Faith

  • Testing, Testing..

    Testing, Testing..

    “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ It is increasingly easy in this digital age to find many religious and spiritual teachings and sermons purporting to be Christian. Paul warns us…

  • Bill’s story – Lessons from my Father

    Bill’s story – Lessons from my Father

    I noticed that a few of my fellow bloggers have been sharing their most read posts of the year..a great idea so I was intrigued to find out mine. On checking my stats, I was surprised and pleased to see that it was a post about my Dad, Bill that was right up there. That…

  • Dreams…Joseph the dreamer #Advent2025

    Dreams…Joseph the dreamer #Advent2025

    So it is Christmas Eve and the waiting time is nearly over. When I think of Joseph the dreamer, I often think of Joseph in the Old Testament but that Joseph was not the only dreamer in the bible… Part of the narrative of the Christmas story that can often be overlooked is Joseph and…

  • Advent is Love..the perfect gift

    Advent is Love..the perfect gift

    Are you still searching for that perfect gift for someone special. Then I have the perfect gift for you. This weekend we light our 4th Advent candle which represents love. Christmas reminds us as believers and followers of Jesus that love requires action. Christianity is not lip service love. God demonstrated His love by sending…

  • The Invitation..

    The Invitation..

    “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The words of Isaiah 55 remind us that Jesus issues this invitation to all – regardless of race, gender, creed or colour. Jesus calls…

  • Shout for Joy…Advent Joy

    Shout for Joy…Advent Joy

    It’s today we reflect on Joy as the third candle of Advent is lit. This is my shout for Joy today. I’m shouting it out loudly and joyfully so all can hear the good news. God is good, worthy of all praise and glory. He has taken me who was destined for death and judgement…

  • I came, I saw, I conquered..

    I came, I saw, I conquered..

    Alan’s post today about the deeper meaning of the Christmas Carol “O come, O come Emmanuel” which you can read here Considering Carols at Christmas reminded me of this poem I wrote some years ago. Veni Vidi Vici I came, Down from heaven, Expected yet unexpected, Into humanity, Into your lives, A little helpless babe,…