Starting an MA in Applied Theology
In September I started an MA in applied theology. I was somewhat apprehensive as I have never undertaken academic study. My entry was through experience and I’m a “mature” student! I also wanted to document my journey hence this journal. I don’t know how much and how often I’ll write, but you’re welcome to join…
A God Honouring Life
Recently, I’ve become troubled by how much I honour God. I should tell you if you’re reading this blog for the first time that I am a follower of Jesus Christ, so he is the one I’m referring to. The Bible if full of commands about putting God first, not just the New Testament, but…
Self-Awareness
In starting this post, I just want you to read the short excerpt at this link about William Booth. I must admit to having a chuckle as I read it! I’m sure each of us have had instances in our experience that highlight the fact that we can all be insensitive at times. The trouble…
Aligning Your Inner Compass
“There are worse things than our final departure to the grave. One is the slow strangling death that surely comes to those who try to live by bread alone. For when we live by bread alone, we die by bread alone … Not that we immediately notice it, however. Modern culture is engineered to cover…
Redeeming the Time
We use many expressions of time. We ‘pass’ the time, ‘spend’ time, ‘have not got enough’ time, and perhaps the worst phrase, ‘waste’ or ‘kill’ time. The young person never really looks at the amount of time he has been allotted. True we don’t know how long we will live, but we can be certain…
Living With God
Lord, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill?2 Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly. 3 He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbour. 4 He despises a reprobate, but honours the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes…
A New Covenant
Sometimes we forget that Jesus not only spoke about a new covenant, but made one with us, that is open to all people. In Matthew 26:28 Jesus says, “…for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
Why We Miss God, Perhaps?
In a psychology experiment, researchers showed their subjects a one-minute movie in which six people move around a room while passing basketballs back and forth in teams of three. Subjects were instructed simply to count the number of passes made by one team. But while concentrating on their counting, nearly half of viewers completely failed…
Are You a Comic Sans Criminal?
I liked it so much I thought I’d post a link on my website! It only takes a moment, so please click on the link and have a look. Are You A Comic Sans Criminal?
Good-Bye Common Sense
This was emailed to me and I thought it was rather good! Obituary to Mr. C. Sense.
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Simon Smailus 