The 10 Commandments From a Dog’s Point of View
Our daughter, Natasha, turns 20 in a few weeks. We bought her a dog, with some help from the RSPCA. […]
Family, General Interest
January 2013
Spirituality
The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
At CityLife Church, we are about to commence a two-week season of prayer and fasting. Jesus fasted for 40 days
Bible
Reflections on Psalm 10
A few verses from Psalm 10, an ancient song with contemporary relevance … Vs.1. O Lord, why do you stand
Bible
Reflections on Psalm 9
The Psalms are a collection of ancient songs, reflecting Israel's experience with God. In Psalm 9, David opens his song
Bible
Reflections on Proverbs 2
A few reflections from Proverbs 2: 1. Wisdom will save you from the immoral person. The path of lust leads
Bible
Reflection on Proverbs 1
A few reflections on Proverbs 1 1. Two things that we need are ‘wisdom’ and ‘discipline’. ‘Wisdom’ is living from
Personal Development, Spirituality
Your Life is an Adventure
I think it is quite significant that two big-time movies helped to kick off 2013: Les Miserables (based on the
Bible
An Invitation from Jesus (Reflections on Matthew 11:28-30)
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus is quoted as saying, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy
Contemporary Culture
The Changing Shape of Temptation (Barna Report)
It’s that time again — the beginning of a new year when people resolve to make some changes in their
Leadership
Leadership Lessons from the Bonsai (Guest Post)
I really enjoyed the insights from this BLOG post on leadership by David M.Dye … A mature bonsai tree commands
Family, Personal Development, Relationships
Stages of Life (Late Adulthood)
The pool of those living beyond 100 – the centenarians of society – is increasing in leaps and bounds (70,000 in
Bible
You’re Blessed!
The Gospel of Matthew records five main teaching discourses from Jesus. Matthew 5-7 is Jesus' call to righteousness, which is
Family, Personal Development, Relationships
Stages of Life (Mature Adulthood)
In medieval times the Catholic worldview of the human life span was often depicted as a circle. In the centre
Family, Personal Development, Relationships
Stages of Life (Midlife)
Like the sun sweeping through the sky, midlife (ages 35-50) is like noon-time, dividing the first and second halves of life.
Family, Personal Development, Relationships
Stages of Life (Early Adulthood)
Early Adulthood (20-35 years of age) is a time of leaving the familiar world of family, parents, community, school and