Image by Pexels from Pixabay The heading is a translation of the French expression Il pleut à boire debout. In English we might say that it's raining cats and dogs, which is more colourful but less realistic. Saturday evening we were having a late supper, watching the clouds and listening to the approaching thunder, when the water taps … Continue reading It is raining to drink standing up
Lilacs and kittens
In the morning we often see two little kittens exploring our doorstep. A dozen lilac bushes at the back of our yard perfume the air. These are the delights of spring. The indoor cats love to be outdoors in this season, too. Two of them spend time with the outdoor cats; Pookie considers himself part … Continue reading Lilacs and kittens
AI = Automated Imagination
A recent news report told of someone who logged on to an online service empowered by AI and complained that the cheese didn’t adhere to the pizza. The answer provided by AI was to try using a non-toxic adhesive. I understand that particular AI service is being tweaked to avoid giving such derisory answers in … Continue reading AI = Automated Imagination
We must use words
There is a saying that we hear from time to time that goes “preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary use words”. This is attributed to Francis of Assisi from long ago. I’m not sure why we should consider him to be a wise counsellor for Christians today when it comes to sharing … Continue reading We must use words
Treasure in heaven
Treasure in heaven, what is it? How does one obtain it? It is recounted in the Gospels that Jesus told the rich young man to go and tell sell what he had and give to the poor and he would have treasure in heaven. This passage appears to be a key to understanding the question … Continue reading Treasure in heaven
Wells Without Water
Solomon said that God made man upright but he has sought out many inventions. Christendom is infused with inventions masquerading ass essential manifestations of the gospel. Early in my Christian life I found those inventions stimulating to the imagination and the emotions but eventually came to the conclusion that they had nothing to feed the … Continue reading Wells Without Water
Light up the darkness
Image by Pexels from Pixabay There is a mystical teaching among Hasidic Jews that the world is sustained by 36 righteous men. These men are unknown to each other, indeed most of them do not know their own role. Their number has been maintained for many generations, but if ever one of them would die and not be … Continue reading Light up the darkness
The living gospel
Image by AgnieszkaMonk from Pixabay The gospel must be told; it must also be lived. Those who tell it must live it; or else the hearers will judge them to be hypocrites. Those who live it must tell it; or else those who look on will judge them to be self-righteous and closed.
Self-publishing
Image by Venita Oberholster from Pixabay I am looking for advice in finding a simpler way than this to publish a book. Specifically, I am hoping readers have some advice about self-publishing services. The question is prompted by a discussion this afternoon with a group of friends who are writers. Some have self-published books through KDP, a service … Continue reading Self-publishing
The Great Omission
Yeah, I know; I’m cloning a clever title that others have used. But please bear with me as I attempt to explain what I fear is so often missed when Christians claim to be putting the Great Commission into practice. Here are the last three verses of Matthew’s gospel, which are customarily referred to as … Continue reading The Great Omission
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