Author Archives: firebrandnotes

#Fbn2 7th Year Anniversary – Blessed By Buoyancy

I thought it would be a good way of marking its 7th anniversary occasion by having a go at the Wordpress Daily Post 1’000 word challenge: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/inspiration-images-1000-words/

Here’s my short entry for the relaxation image:-

He Loves Us

Within these first three weeks of 2014 we have been following a Daniel Fast to achieve a few things: 1) Detox from the poor nutrition running up to and during the festive season & 2) Lose a few vanity pounds but primarily 3) Know a closer-felt proximity to Jesus The overwhelming reason for doing anyContinue reading “He Loves Us”

Out of the Mouths of Babes

One of the sweetest highlights in pastoral ministry I’ve experienced thus far was when I was stood next to one of my best friends on the front row of the church we were leading together at the time. Like in any church, there were seemingly thousands of things/responsibilities/behind-the-scenes situations that were threatening to kidnap myContinue reading “Out of the Mouths of Babes”

Ten Thousand Little Things

Happy New Year! I’m praying that love for God this year would blossom like never before in our lives personally and within the world-wide church as a whole. Have you ever thought about the extent of the beauty of the world-wide church based on the extent of her love for her Bridegroom, Jesus? How beautifulContinue reading “Ten Thousand Little Things”

Football and the Warrior Instinct (via @desiringgod)

Having a Christmas break from the normal run-of-the-mill must also involve one from writing (for me). But this blog article below is an encouraging read if you love God and sport and especially if you have little sons to pass a whole bunch of things on to. I thought you might enjoy this:- http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/football-and-the-warrior-instinct