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My Hope

A rugged cross upon a hill.
The soldiers know not whom they kill.
The shouting crowd with hatred jeer,
Some lonely friends all filled with fear.

Who was this man upon that tree
Who gave His life to set me free?
He gave His life, His precious Blood,
He is my saviour, friend and God.

He is the victor [...]

A Gift
Come to the fields,
Hear a heavenly throng
Praise our wonderful Father
In rapturous song.
Come to the stable
A wonder to see -
A child in a manger,
A gift given free.
Come to the lakeside
With the sick and the lame,
Hear all of those needy
Call His precious name.
Come to a hillside -
No glamour, no gloss.
Watch the Man who [...]

“Holy Discontent: fueling the fire that ignites personal vision.” written by Bill Hybels and published by Zondervan.
I bought this book recently at a seminar I attended in Adelaide, South Australia. The seminar was the Global Leadership Summit run by Willow Creek Community Church where the author, Bill Hybels, is the senior pastor.This relatively short and [...]

“The Way of the Wild Heart” written by John Eldredge. Published by Nelson Books.
I’ve just finished reading this interesting book. It has taken me quite a few months but that is another story. In the last few years I’ve read two other John Eldredge books, Wild at Heart and Waking the Dead. I would heartily [...]

Last week I attended a two day seminar on leadership. It was the Global Leadership Summit - rather grand name that - sponsored by the Willow Creek church. I attended in order to enhance and develop my leadership skills within my local church. It was a truly inspiring series of presentations. Key speakers included screen [...]