Category Archives: Theology

: Lengthy

‘Lengthy’. That sounds like a negative word, right? Unless, perhaps, I’m referring to a holiday in balmy Malaga, by a pool-side, reading Robert Harris, eating paella, sipping San Miguel. But, I did say yesterday that I would look at how it applies to Jesus and prayer.   We don’t like to wait. None of usContinue reading “: Lengthy”

What do you mean by a ‘good sermon’? (1 Thess 2)

Originally posted on Utumishi Blog:
Clear – “declare to you…” (v2 cf. vv6-7, 11) Christ-centred – “…the gospel of God” (v2 cf. vv4, 8, 9) Careful – “our appeal does not spring from error… but just as we have been entrusted… so we speak” (vv3-4 cf. v13) Cutting – “not to please man but to please God…

Crocodile Tears

I had a profound moment recently with my good friend Pansaonic Viera while chilling out at the end of a long day. (He is a quality guy but can impose himself too much at times so Mairi and I need to get the backgammon or Uno set out). Anyway… Channel-hopping as I was, up cameContinue reading “Crocodile Tears”

Celebrate the Rain

I was whinging in the rain, once I remember well It was cold and grey and to the bone I could tell Memories of summer had faded as vapour Lost in damp denim and golfing umbrellas “You should be thankful”, said she, amidst the clatter Of rain on tarp and pitter patter “‘Tis a signContinue reading “Celebrate the Rain”