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Do you have a teddy, blanky, or other soft or stuffed toy that brought you comfort as a child? I am never surprised to discover that adults still keep their favourite childhood stuffy hidden in a drawer or closet. Mine is a bunny and his name is Bun...

The Lord’s Prayer is the most profound prayer ever uttered. It is short and simple, yet contains everything we need as physical and spiritual beings. There are no wasted words. Despite being called The Lord’s Prayer (a title later bestowed upon it) i...

Have you ever wondered how two siblings can turn out to be totally different in character? I have two daughters who were brought up by the same parents and grew up in the same context. Both had similar life experiences and were instilled with the sam...

This week I was approached by someone who asked me what it means to believe in God. Here is my, somewhat, rambling reply. I find it difficult to compartmentalise God, for God is not contained in any one aspect of my life. God does not take up a perce...

In 1989, electronic synth-pop band Depeche Mode released their song Personal Jesus, and it was a worldwide hit. The famous lyric from the song reads, “Your own personal Jesus; someone to hear your prayers; someone who's there.“ At the time, Christia...

If someone approaches you and asks you to follow them, then how do you decide if you are going to agree and go with them? Well, I suggest it depends on two things. Firstly, it depends on who they are. For example, are they trustworthy? Do they have ...

Imagine if it was your job to make rules for humanity by which to live. The whole of humanity depends on you to come up with a set of rules to ensure that humanity prospers, stays safe, and protects the environment. Where would you start? Perhaps yo...

We all like to be fed don’t we? I like to be fed. In fact, I love food. To be honest, I like to think of myself as something of a foodie. I enjoy creative, flavourful, food experiences, and tasting delicious wines. It is my secret vice! Some might c...

Last week I put the cat among the pigeons, somewhat, by referring to the Holy Spirit as a she. I enjoy receiving correspondence from readers, and I received two letters: one from a woman who felt insulted, and another from a woman that felt affirmed...

Throughout the Bible, the Spirit of God filled people at specific times and places to anoint them for a special mission or purpose. For example, in the Hebrew Bible, Joshua was filled with the Spirit to lead the tribe of Israel into the promised lan...