Aug 31, 2025
Jesus was, and remains, quite an enigmatic figure. He seemed to be a walking contradiction – rejecting the long-held traditions of Judaism in favour of standing up for the downtrodden, the rejects, the grubby social underbelly which respectable people would have nothing to do with. And on top of all that, He claimed...
Aug 30, 2025
Can I ask you something? Are you a betting man or woman? Do you enjoy gambling? And if so, what would you be prepared to gamble away to win a prize?
The last time I gambled was in 1982. I put some money into a poker machine, or, as some call it, a slot machine … and I won $4. And you know, I’m still ahead.
And...
Aug 29, 2025
At some point in our lives, I guess we all dream of doing something great. It happens mostly when we’re young and idealistic, but later in life too. Some people will indeed go on to do great things. Others, not so much. But whatever we can achieve in this life, by and large, will be temporary.
The ancient Romans...
Aug 28, 2025
“Surrender” is a word that carries with it a whole load of negative connotations. And yet, surrender can bring a host of benefits and blessings that we never could have anticipated.
The two atomic bombs dropped on Japan to end their involvement in World War II … well, the consequences were horrific.
But...
Aug 27, 2025
As we become more and more self-centred – and look around, that’s exactly what’s going on in society today – the concept of right versus wrong is being watered down gradually, being replaced by the idea that if it feels good, do it. We live increasingly in a world of “anything goes”.
Look at what’s...