John's Gospel's second joke? Who is Jesus? Part 30, Come and see part 2 - John 1:46 The Nazareth joke spun by Nathanael (check it out on Ship of Fools) tickles my funny bone, but I’d argue it’s actually the second joke in the lineup. The first giggle comes in Verses 6-8, where John the …
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We have found him, part 2 Who is Jesus? part 29 - John 1:43-45 It's great to return home, isn't it? The excitement of heading out on holiday, ready for all the fun, food, and frolics, changes to that cosy feeling of a good time well spent on the flight back home. And then there's …
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It's been a sad week for popular music. Two musical innovators passed away this week, both aged 82. Sly Stone, 1943 – 2025 Last Monday, 9th June, saw the death of Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, frontman of Sly and the Family Stone. Sly and the Family Stone, created by …
The Holy Trinity and prayer Trinity Sunday 2025 My wife and I visited a church in another town in April. The sermon, on the subject of the Trinity, contained this: If you are praying to the Father, you are not praying to the Son or the Holy Spirit.If you are praying to the Son, you …
Who is Jesus? Part 28 - Peter The power to become American actor and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson was not the first to be called "The Rock". That privilege goes to Simon, and the nickname is given by Jesus himself. 42 He [Andrew]brought him [Simon] to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “So you are Simon …
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Psalms not in the Psalter The 10 songs: Song 10 These are the 10 songs of Judaism. Among them, two are found in the Psalter, and one is the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs, which I plan to delve into separately. It's also important to note that the last song, the Song of …
Something Incredibly New Has Happened Pentecost Sunday 2025 I'm autistic, and honestly, to blend in, I put on a mask and pretend to be someone I'm not. It gets super awkward when I’m around two people or different groups and have to act like different versions of myself. Trust me, juggling all these different worlds …
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We have found him, part 1 Who is Jesus? part 27—John 1:40-41 It's just eight days after Ascension Day, last Thursday, and I’m filled with joy reflecting on that moment. In my post for that day, I shared the idea that when Jesus ascended, he didn’t disappear into a distant Heaven; instead, he resides in …
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What did discovering I was autistic mean? I found out about my autism later in life, during a session with a Senior Clinical Psychologist who was helping me address some anger issues. At the age of 58, in 2012, I learned that I exhibited symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome, a condition that was still considered distinct …
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Who is Jesus? Part 26 - Come and See I'm a details-first thinker—yep, I’m that person who inspects the fine print on cereal boxes before deciding what to have for breakfast. I build my decisions like a slow-cooked stew, letting each detail simmer until it reaches perfection. Not to brag, but while others are off …
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Making an ass of myself 