God – Peaceable Treasures

08/01/2023

A response to the claim that discipleship of Jesus Christ is good for some people, and not for others.

Is living the commmandments of God, and being part of Christ’s church, only good for some and not others? Does it do some harm and help some more because of the type of people they are? Is it just something you choose, like the sort of food you eat or school you attend, or the … Continue reading A response to the claim that discipleship of Jesus Christ is good for some people, and not for others.

06/12/2020

Miracles

“The miracles are in fact a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see.” Continue reading Miracles

19/04/201501/01/2019

Evolution

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

13/11/201301/12/2013

Conscience: a whole lot more than Jiminy Cricket

How do you see conscience? Some see it as a little voice, like Jiminy Cricket, that nudges us in the right direction when we are about to make a decision, or a ‘twinge’ felt after doing something we probably shouldn’t have done. Others see it as something more profound – a precious gift bestowed on … Continue reading Conscience: a whole lot more than Jiminy Cricket

06/10/2013

“Take up thy bed, and walk”

http://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/jesus-heals-a-lame-man-on-the-sabbath?cid=HPTH100313114&lang=eng I love these short, simple, but beautiful videos. This one depicts Jesus healing a lame man on the Sabbath. As I watched it just now, I recognised some precious things. First, our Saviour knows each of us; he comes to all who are in need; his healing power is available to everyone – including … Continue reading “Take up thy bed, and walk”