Category: DEVOTION

THINKING OF YOU

THINKING OF YOU

Have you ever felt like nobody really cares about you? Having a tendency to be rather melancholy myself, I've struggled with those feelings on and off all my life. The truth is that someone does care...to the point of obsession... I've been scanning hundreds of old pictures I took of my sons just before the advent … Continue reading THINKING OF YOU

PRIVATE RELIGION?

PRIVATE RELIGION?

There are people who insist that if you have beliefs you should keep them to yourself. That is, unless you're a Buddhist, a Muslim, an atheist, an evolutionist, a Hindu, or a follower of just about any other religion or philosophy...besides Christianity. In a world awash with political correctness it's the Christians who are expected to keep their … Continue reading PRIVATE RELIGION?

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

A friend of mine who's been dabbling in several religions and philosophies for many years including Buddhism, but who's arrived at no particular view of truth (and probably never will) asked me if I meditate, and if so, what does Christian meditation entail... My answer was that whereas meditation within Buddhism and other philosophies is designed … Continue reading CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

WHAT SHOULD CHURCH MUSIC LOOK LIKE?

WHAT SHOULD CHURCH MUSIC LOOK LIKE?

I once wrote a post titled "What should Church Music Sound Like?" The natural sequel to such a discussion, to my mind, has to be concerned with what worship should look like... This may seem like an odd question to some, but it's pretty straightforward really. When we all sit or stand in our churches those of … Continue reading WHAT SHOULD CHURCH MUSIC LOOK LIKE?

TAKING THE PLUNGE WITHOUT REGRETS

TAKING THE PLUNGE WITHOUT REGRETS

I saw a sign which read: "IN THE END WE REGRET THE CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE" Am I being over-cautious by weighing this statement before taking it to heart? Is it really a good idea to jump at every opportunity? I can easily recall many occasions when I've taken the plunge and regretted it, sometimes … Continue reading TAKING THE PLUNGE WITHOUT REGRETS