Category: Holy Spirit
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updating
The Bible has been updated. It’s true. It happened this morning. I had a message on my phone that said, “Successfully updated ‘Bible’”. I am not sure what updates they have made, but it will be interesting finding out. Perhaps they have taken out the gory bits or the sexy bits or the difficult bits.…
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one degree shifts
Little things can make a big difference. A freshly made cup of coffee has refreshed me just now, ready to write this bloggage. A kiss goodbye with Sally (Mrs Nukelearfishing) before she went out shopping was a reminder of our love. Words of gratitude and encouragement can bless someone after they have worked hard. A…
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work in progress
When I was a little boy I was given lots of toy cars. I loved toy cars. I would lie on my side with a car in my hand, get my face right down low so my eyes were really at ground level, and then spend ages pushing the car around so I could see…
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reliance
There’s an old story of a church where the visiting preacher failed to turn up. The Minister was seriously unprepared but felt that he ought to preach. He stood up… ” Today I will have to rely on the Holy Spirit for my sermon. Next week I hope to do better.” I think I know…
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soaring
Last week we visited a Birds of Prey centre in Devon, The Yarak Centre. We were a bit alarmed that we were the only ones there but when it came to the flying display that turned into a real bonus. Because we were the only ones there the staff brought the display to us. A…
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wrestlemania
Doesn’t it strike you as odd? In the midst of one of the most profound and exciting theological documents ever written we find an admission of failure by the author. I am talking about Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is a theological gold mine, with a rich seam of gold sprinkled with priceless jewels…
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grinding away the grot
Today a very nice man is sorting out some rust on Sally’s car and some damaged paintwork (already there when I bought the car) on my car. I am confident that he will do a good job, but it is a little unnerving having someone take a sanding disc to your car and start making…
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access all areas
I have been amazed recently to find how much the current generation of popstars are using social networking and other media to enable their fans to follow them as never before. Twitter accounts allow fans to see what they are up to and comment on it. Websites give all the details fans would want to…
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redecorating
A stand up comic was talking about decorating his house (I can’t remember which one – comic, not house). He said that as a practical joke he was considering splashing some blood red paint on the wall and writing something sinister alongside, before wallpapering over it. The idea was that this would spook the next…
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motivation, inspiration, perspiration
I have been reading a bit recently (and doing some personal reflection) on different strengths and weaknesses, different preferred learning styles and different ways of looking at life’s problems and blessings. We are all different. If that comment shocked you, welcome back to the real world from wherever you have been cocooned for the rest…
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