A lot of people seem to have trouble with the concept that the reason for our existence is to develop and grow, and eventually to become as God is. It’s seen as heresy; craziness; hubris. One of my favourite books is The Road Less Travelled, by Dr M. Scott Peck. In it, he writes about … Continue reading Evolution
When I hear the parable of the lost sheep, in my mind I connect that sheep with either former members of the Church, or those who’ve become less-active in their worship, or with someone who’s heard the Gospel message and rejected it. The parable describes the Saviour leaving the “ninety-and-nine” – the faithful who continue … Continue reading One of the ninety-and-nine
I was reading this morning about some of Jesus’ miracles in Galilee – the man possessed with devils, the woman who had endured a haemorrhage for years, the daughter of Jairus, and the blind men. It seems, from the accounts, that everywhere Jesus went, there was someone who came to him for help; he hardly … Continue reading Moved with compassion
I love the book of Isaiah – it’s one of my favourite books of scripture. What we have is only the translation of his words, but even in English they are beautiful, powerful and full of hope. I know a large part of his writings are (necessarily) about war, remonstrances, and seemingly discouraging prophecies. But … Continue reading Power and poetic promise in Isaiah
For since the world, with its wisdom, could not know God in the wisdom of God, it pleased the Lord to save the believers by the “foolishness” of preaching. 1 Cor. 1:21 All the wisdom of the world hasn’t brought the world (at large) to know God; to know what or who He is. After … Continue reading Wisdom and Foolishness
Peaceable Treasures 