God’s Rules

We’ve been reading ‘First Bible Stories’ to Timothy and recently got to the paraphrase of Exodus 19-20: The Ten Commandments. I thought I’d post them here because they make so much sense! God spoke to Moses, and then Moses spoke to the people: “God has given us ten rules that we are to follow. They … Read moreGod’s Rules

Old Patches

This blog is entitled, “Random thoughts from the Edge”… and so here is a random thought that occurred to me yesterday. We often hear about ‘new wine’ – there’s a festival named New Wine, I think there’s a network of churches connected to it. The background is something Jesus said when asked about why his … Read moreOld Patches

New Laptop

Firstly, thanks to those of you who have sympathised with me over the previous post. Amazing that at least two of you still check my blog every now and again! Although here’s a note to self – anything that’s on the internet is, surprise surprise, public. I did a search on a phrase rattling in … Read moreNew Laptop

Under the Knife

Last Thursday we were in a hospital, for a change. The difference this time was that it was for me! And now I’m going to tell you about it, because it seems to be a topic that isn’t often mentioned… Last Thursday I had a hernia operation. “What’s a hernia?”, I hear you ask: and … Read moreUnder the Knife

Privilege

I spent the last few days at Summer Madness as part of the prayer ministry team. What a privilege to be able to bless what God was doing in the lives of so many young people and their leaders!One thing I was thinking is that we need to find ways of making praying for people … Read morePrivilege

Why?

I’ve been doing some thinking. And here’s the outcome… If I’m to lead one or more congregations in the near future they need to know that they can ask ‘Why’ I want to do something, or don’t want to do something. We need to be purpose-full in all things; being aim-less is less than helpful. … Read moreWhy?