Retaliation “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take …
Oaths (Haiku)
In court? Then do this: Swear truth on the book that says Do not swear on books.
Oaths
O*ths "Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for …
Divorce
Divorce “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery." Matthew 5:31-32 ESV The same contrast, with Jesus this …
Respect
I saw a man talking to himself last Saturday. It was just outside Huddersfield bus station at 12.30 in the early afternoon. I thought it was a little early for being drunk, until I had got passed. He was not staggering and tucked behind his left ear was a hearing aid. I wonder if he …
Awe and wonder
Awe and wonder wander Journey to the cross (part 2) Holy Trinity Huddersfield, 12th March 2017 An observation from memory Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such …
Mum
Today would have been Mum's birthday, the first one since she passed away in September last year. What follows is what I wrote at that time: Early on September 18th Mum passed away peacefully in her sleep. Friday 30th was the funeral. What can I say about this wonderful woman? Married to a fishmonger, with six …
Lust (Haiku)
I see her, and think: What can the girl do for me? That is lust, not love.
Lust
Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Getting a seat on the train
A story about commuting, wildebeest and sardines Getting a seat on the train is usually a question of getting an early train to work, and leaving on time. Finishing at 4pm helps me beat the rush hour. Leaving woks at 4pm is usually enough as I work close to the station. Today I finished work …
Making an ass of myself 