God is all about relationships?

Today, the church often preaches about how God is all about relationships and as such so must the church.  We therefore have become accustomed to filtering what we do through the lens of relationships.  For instance, we only have the right to speak into another persons life once we have a relationship with them.  This is despite the fact that our very presence can be enough to affect another person's life, without have ever...

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whose revelation?

It is essential we always start with God and end with him.  But all too often, people, myself included are so enthusiastic that we start acting before we have sought him. What does this mean?  Basically, God was at work before we arrived and will still be even once we have left.  Also, it his his will, his heart, his ways, his character, etc that we need to pursue and discover agreement to.  Easy?  Not always....

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covering and accountability

Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow for that certainly wouldn't benefit you (Hebrews 13:17). warning The following comments are not intended for anyone who lead or instruct people with a focus of wellbeing and growth for their students.  Instead they are for people whose interest is more...

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hypocanthus

I heard and wrote this spelling ... hypocanthus, has something to do with the brain Googled and discovered that this spelling is probably the same thing as hippocampus Both referred to the same definition.  And both could be spoken/heard in the same way. ... the portion of the cerebral hemisphers in basal medial part of the temporal lobe. This part of the brain is important for learning and memory . . . for converting short term memory to more permanent memory, and for recalling spatial relationships in the world about us. Now ...

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is buddhism a better option?

Having a chat with a colleague today who shared something very interesting.  She grew up within the Anglican church, then known as the Church of England, she attended every Sunday as was Sunday school teacher for many years.  However, over time she saw the hypocrisy and institutional nature of the church.  Not wanting to abandon God or Jesus who she still loves dearly, she discovered the Buddhist faith to which...

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rope, window, wall

Location ... Canberra bus interchange waiting for bus to work Saw three images in quick succession as if overlayed with the real world... 1. A rope or cord, twined red and gold, dropped from the sky, remaining connected mid air, but enough to rest upon the ground. 2. A window sill of a red brick building.  The sill was rounded.  Along this and others was a golden seal so as to prevent air from entering or exiting as a draft. 3. A panelled white wall caused a closure between the pulpit and congregation seats.  Both sides...

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