Being in the Beatitudes P2

THE MEEK | They shall inherit the earth The word “meek” has a different feel in English than it does in its original Greek. The Greek for “meek” is πραεῖς (praus), meaning “mild” or “gentle”. However, gentleness does not necessarily mean weakness. This is a definition taken from HELPS Word Studies (available from: http://biblehub.com/greek/4239.htm) This … More Being in the Beatitudes P2

Light Unveiled.

We woke to the ringing echo of a single, high pitched tone. It bounced through the darkness of early morning to announce the beginning of a thirty-one hour separation from power. No more charging phones, no more hot water, no more hair appliances, or toaster, or microwave. The fridge harboured what coolness remained, and the … More Light Unveiled.

A Sabbath Bath

The idea of the Sabbath has been revered, disputed and despised. Yet, there is an aura of reverence that surrounds it. I have found myself thinking more about the Sabbath as I adjust to a working lifestyle. Work has been interesting and I have been enjoying it, but I realised, on my first full weekend … More A Sabbath Bath

Doctoring with God

Here we are – just two weeks into working life, internship at the hospital. I wondered how it would be starting work – what different time commitments I might have, how busy I might be, what attitudes I could encounter, and how I might serve the Lord through actually doing medicine. Here, two things I … More Doctoring with God

Knowing in Mercy

It’s easy to love a stranger, easier to show them mercy. You don’t yet know their past burdens, the way it affects their present life, the things they struggle with, or their motives. To love a first impression is something, but to know a person’s heart, and then to continue to love them, is something … More Knowing in Mercy

Defying Death

The stories of martyrs are inspiring – to read and learn about these people who were unafraid of death, and whose faith remained strong, bearing fruit even after death on earth. I’ve thought about what it would be like to be in such a position, where my physical life is threatened unto death for the … More Defying Death