nukelearfishing – the random and occasionally humorous musings of a Baptist Minister who is trying to be a free sample of Jesus and discover God in the ordinary.
(These musings don’t necessarily represent the views of the church I serve)
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a series of remarkable events
I am incredibly grateful for some chest pain that I experienced recently. Yes, you did read that right. The chest pain turned out not to be heart-related but when you talk to medics about having chest pain the first thing that they want to do is check out your heart to make sure you’re not…
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who you are and how you are makes a difference
A friend recently shared how they had struggled in a previous job and had wondered what the purpose was for them being there until, on their last day, a colleague said that they felt God had put them there for her. Not long after that I had the opportunity to accompany that friend to wait…
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praying mysteriously
The following bloggage began as a ‘Thought for the week’ I shared with the Ministers of the Eastern Baptist Association. Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” (Ephesians 6:18) I don’t know about you, but I still find prayer to be a deep mystery. We know that God…
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nailing the Reformation
I think I have nailed the Reformation in one image!
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Paul’s first letter to the Confusions
[This is an extract of a letter that was recently found down the back of a sofa and which I have ‘translated’. Its authenticity has yet to be established.] To the Christians in Confusia Gravy and peas to you all. [The exact translation of this sentence is unclear]. I’m writing to you because it has…
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lamenting
Recent events have led to a heart-breaking hashtag trending on the internet: #metoo. Women around the world are using this to speak out about the misogynistic or abusive treatment they have received at the hands of men. It has taken the immense courage of the women who have made allegations against such a high profile…
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just a thought
Pondering and reflecting this morning on John 15:9-17 led me to the thought expressed in this image. (click on it to see the whole thing)
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afraid not or not afraid?
Once upon a time there was a man who owned a radio-controlled sailing boat. It was a beautiful boat that was a model of an early America’s Cup 6 metre yacht, and it had been built by one of the man’s friends. The boat was 5 feet long and with the mast and sail was…
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used to disappointment
A long time ago I was at a conference and started chatting with someone I hadn’t met before. We asked each other about our interests and I let slip that I support Ipswich Town Football Club. Without missing a beat my companion said, “Oh, you must be used to disappointment.” And yes… there have been…
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water
This week we have had some plumbers working on our house. In order to plumb they have had to turn off the water. I didn’t think it would be a problem… but it has become one as the day has gone on. The kettle was filled with water before they started. The coffee machine was…
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