In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1-2, 14 I remember sitting in class when our professor read the opening […]

Reflections from Gloucester – Part IV Sitting Fireside with 42 On our final evening, after the last retreat reflection, I came across a fellow traveler sitting in front of the fireplace with a newly crackling fire. I sat beside him silently, and we both stared into the flames. It was mesmerizing. Soon, my gaze moved […]

Toyin’ God’s divine purpose our adoption through the LOGOS before all things For His Son was predestined The WORD was always the PLAN! “He is Predestination” – an original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by John 1 and Ephesians 1.

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 Okay, so you survived the Holiday with family. Are you still feeling thankful? I hope so. But in case you need a pick-me-up, here are encouraging […]

Reflections from Gloucester – Part III Praying the Gaps I reached the Easter Point Lighthouse and the Dog Bar Jetty on Saturday morning. As I walked out onto the jetty, I noticed the rhythm of the gaps between the granite blocks. They occurred every 3.5 feet; 2300 feet of gaps lay ahead. My rough calculation […]

Toyin’ I send you to them You shall go and speak MY words without any fear. For I have known you before I know you now and onward “MY Words“ – an original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by the call of Jeremiah (Jer 1:4-10)

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 I was shocked when I entered ministry two decades ago when I learned how much biblical illiteracy existed in a church. The Reformed (Calvinist) tradition, into which I have been called, is known for its focus on the sovereignty […]