Some people believe that there's a "global consciousness". Humanity, they think, is all coming together in one giant Mind of peace, love and harmony. Well, if you want a glimpse of it, spend fifteen minutes within the swirling cesspool of human thought known as "Facebook"...
THE UNPREPARED PILGRIMS
I'll confess I'm not an authority on churchy affairs, but perhaps that's a good thing. Perhaps it's time political correctness within the church faced a little more opposition from those who aren't under its power... I've no doubt that many or most church ministers are working hard and doing their best for their congregations and … Continue reading THE UNPREPARED PILGRIMS
LOOKING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
I scanned the weather forecasts a couple of weekends ago in desperation, praying that the below-freezing winds passing straight through my body as I worked outside would soon abate... Sure enough, temperatures, said the official forecasts, were going to rise daily over the next week until pleasantly mild. However, the cold remained locked in throughout … Continue reading LOOKING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
SEVEN FAT YEARS, SEVEN LEAN
What would you think if you saw seven skinny cows eat seven fat cows? You might wonder if you're next on the menu. Or perhaps you'd think you were dreaming... Most people who were raised in a church or who are believers know the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Jo was the … Continue reading SEVEN FAT YEARS, SEVEN LEAN
SEEKING LIFE
I just had an uncanny experience, relating to a book my son sent me. A few days ago I wrote down a little revelation I had: something of an epiphany... I recalled a book ( a very good book) written by Robert McGee, called "Search for Significance". McGee's thesis was that we all crave significance … Continue reading SEEKING LIFE
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 