Temptation: Look in the mirror...

James 1:14 It has taken a month for this to really sink in. It’s not that I didn’t understand the truth of this verse or the principle that lay behind it, but the reality and depth of this verse didn’t hit me fully until Sunday past.…

Amazing people...

Over the last month or so, I have had the opportunity (again) to meet some amazing people. These people, while not necessarily famous, are extremely gifted in their respective areas. I am extremely blessed to know these people and journey with them through life and where they are heading. Today,…

Google Maps: Street View

My house on Google maps: street view. I have to admit, it is kinda cool. While this probably amuse me for the next 5 minutes, I think it’s actually a useful tool for finding hard-to-get-to places. For all the fuss about privacy, I completely understand, but realise that this…

Accidents? No such thing...

I don’t believe in accidents. Random, sure. Unplanned, sure. Unintended, sure. Coincidence, nope. I had one of the most random, unplanned, unintended meetings on Saturday. What I thought would last, say, two hours ended up lasting for the good space of about 6 hours… However, this meeting has been…

One degree

“You know Jesus? I know Jesus too…whoa, only one degree of separation!”…

Say, "Please"

Just this morning I was writing a request to a company for some assistance with one of their services. I found myself wondering whether I should write the word “please” in writing my request. It really got me thinking. We tell our kids to say please, we expect others to…

Temptation: From God...?

James 1:13 A common misconception about Christianity and faith in God is that is the miracle cure to whatever problem you might have. So very, very wrong! As we’ve seen through the introduction of James, life is one of trials and hardship for those who faith in God.…

Excited about school...?

I’m surprised that tomorrow will be the first day that I’m actually looking forward to the study that comes with the start of a new semester. Weird! Never in my life have I anticipated or wished that I was back in a classroom. It’s not a feeling…