Money and faith are two really contentious issues in their own right but put them together and watch out. The reaction reminds me me of the problems of mixing toilet cleaners. If you had not heard there are two sorts of chemical reactions that are used by toilet cleaners. If you mix a toilet cleaner
God does the unexpected
On the first Sunday of Advent 2015, a friend and I started talking about what we would like to see in terms of mission and outreach. We kept going and then we looked around coffee time was over and the others packing up ready for off. Oops if we are going to keep this conversation
What I learnt from a day out with my mum
Yesterday I had really lovely day. I went out shopping with my mum. that might not sound like much unless you know our history. I appreciate what so many others take for granted because for one reason or another I did not have that experience. now I have allowed God to restore me it is
What is your Jerusalem?
I have been giving a lot of consideration to the question of what I am supposed to be doing. One of the questions is what am I to build and another is where should it be located. We are all called to work in a certain location. It is the place where we are called
The refreshment table
Recently I attended a couple of church events where they served refreshments. It sounds odd but it was obvious how they had been impacted by the world outside the church. What the health nuts (and some doctors) say about food Ever listened to the health promotion advice that is circulating these days? Here is some
Stop loan sharks
Loan sharks are predatory creatures. They make a meal of the lives of vulnerable people. People who are desperate and think that they have nowhere else to turn. They need to be stopped. How can this be done? They are operating outside the law and the government is trying to look after people by putting
Plans and more plans
I don’t know about you but I do not include planning as one of my most enjoyable experiences in life. I have a list in my head and then work out what I am going to do day by day. Last week I sat down and did an action plan that was supposed to cover
Cashflow 101 – or practising how to make money make money
History makers need to have a positive attitude towards money. In other words, they need to know how to handle it and make it multiply for them. This is not an easy thing to do. Many struggle just to manage money. Few actually manage to mind make money work for them rather than them having to work for