As I mentioned last week, I love naming the characters in my writing. In that post I took you through the three leading human characters. This week I thought I’d cover off some of the angelic ones. Territorially I structured the supernatural beings along global regions. Much of the material I’ve read about them makes […]
Chuck Swindoll wrote this short book during a period where he was on sabbatical to his pastoral responsibilities. It was only in that down time that he sensed his yearning for greater intimacy with the Lord. Sometimes it’s only when we slow down and be still in the Lord’s presence are we able to hear […]
Over the next few weeks I’m going to share a little more on some of the characters that make up Angelguard. Some of them will be re-appearing in the second installment of the Angelguard Chronicles: Wrestling with Shadows. More of that later down the track. A question I’m often asked is how do you come […]
I thoroughly enjoyed Gari’s book. Too often we can walk through life as mere bystander going about our little quiet life in our own little way. Gari’s book reminds us that God calls us to participate and we can do this by listening to the grumblings in our heart and allowing the Spirit to satisfy […]
I first stumbled across Jim Rubart’s speculative fiction three years ago when I read Rooms. Jim’s clever use of supernatural allegories woven through fast-paced suspense grabbed my attention. I soon devoured Book of Days and last year The Chair. Jim’s novels have become a must read for me. He challenges me to reflect on my walk […]
When was the last time you heard a message and thought the speaker was directing it specifically to you? It’s like you’re the only person in the auditorium, an audience of one. I had that sensation last week at church when a visiting pastor from the UK, Paul Scanlon, spoke. His message didn’t really have […]
The ordinary moments brim with wonder I read this book smiling. It is so delightful and comes with a strong message that there is wonder to be found in the moments of waiting. Too often we are focused on the next, whatever that is: job, baby, year, holiday, or even what we’ll be doing when […]
It’s been eight and a half months since the first stroke. Dad had admitted himself into emergency advising that he believed he’d had a stroke. Being a doctor, he was able to self-diagnose. Things got worse an hour later. We all received the call you never want to receive: get to the hospital and fast. […]
I studied Galatians at college not so long ago so I thought I had a pretty good understanding of it. However, this excellent study opened my eyes to far more. I can’t speak highly enough about it. This is practical expository teaching, taking each verse of the epistle and unpacking it so we can both […]
Recently I’ve read a few devotional pieces on Psalm 23. If you haven’t read it recently, I’d encourage you to. Give yourself some time to simply sit and meditate on each of the verses. It’s a Psalm that brings such comfort. Often when I praying I picture myself sitting with Jesus in a lush meadow. […]
