Author: faithrootsdw

Any dream will not do

I expect many readers here in the UK will be familiar with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, Joseph and his technicolour dream coat.  You should at least have heard the main song “Any dream will do.” In fact, there is a risk that a lot of people will know the story and have learnt the supposed… Continue reading Any dream will not do

Home and away

There is one small matter that we might risk overlooking but would have been muvh more on Jacob’s radar.  Departure from the land has tended and especially to Egypt has tended to be seen as negative in Genesis. Read Genesis 46 Jacob begins the journey down to Egypt.  He pauses at Beersheba to offer sacrifices.… Continue reading Home and away

The General Election and more accusations of cowardice and compromise

There are times when the church will get things completely wrong and needs to be challenged, rebuked, called to repentance. This can apply to the whole of God’s church, a specific tribe/segment, network or denomination, a local church or individual Christians.  Those responsible for proclaiming God’s Word need to be ready to do this from… Continue reading The General Election and more accusations of cowardice and compromise

Before the throne my surety stands

Now it is Simeon’s turn to seemingly be left forgotten.  Jacob is loath to let the brother return however the severe and ongoing famine will soon force his hand. Read Genesis 43 The famine continues in severity and the family eventually run out of food. The brothers beg Jacob to let them return to Egypt… Continue reading Before the throne my surety stands

When the body gets out of  control -autoimmune diseases and the church

Autoimmune diseases happen when the body, seeking to expel hostile cells that create diseases begins to attack its own healthy cells.  These include serious conditions such as rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis. The other day, I was talking about why some people struggle when the church doesn’t prioritise or get passionate in the same way… Continue reading When the body gets out of  control -autoimmune diseases and the church

Further reflections on right to life campaigning

In my articles looking at the controversy concerning the Keswick Convention and CBR-UK/Brephos, I wanted to primarily deal with why it is absolutely fine for Christian organisations to differ from and not want to be associated with the actions of other Christian organisations.  This should not be taken as an act of disunity, nor, even… Continue reading Further reflections on right to life campaigning

A sort of reunion

There is one thing missing from the jigsaw. Joseph has been exalted to a high position but he remains exiled from his family.  His original dreams indicated that his own family would bow down to him and recognise his authority. This has not happened yet and does not look like happen.  How will God bring… Continue reading A sort of reunion