Spiritual Temperaments: Contemplatives
If you haven’t read the introduction to this series please read it here first. Contemplatives worship, love and draw near to God in a way that is widely understood, and this may be because David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, was a contemplative, and his psalms are a major part of the Judeo-Christian heritage. Contemplatives […]
If I Were You
As a little boy, one day I was so sick that I lost my appetite totally. Mum would buy bread, but I would say no! She would buy Fanta, no! Coke, no! Everything was no, no, no. Meanwhile, bread and soft drinks weren’t so common for people who aren’t from a rich family. So all […]
Spiritual Temperaments: Traditionalists
If you haven’t read the introduction to this series please read it here first. One of the most common sacred pathways in Christianity today is the traditionalist temperament. Traditionalists worship, love, and draw near to God through ritual and symbol. Although some may view the elaborate rituals and symbols God gave the Israelites as outdated […]
Pulpit Pressure
SIXTEEN years ago, I misconstrued serving God to mean, ministering in the notable roles of the church e.g ushering, choir, pastoral care and any form of leadership. Their efforts appeared to receive more recognition when compared to others. My heart was foolishly geared towards public admiration rather than appreciating where God needed me to be. […]