Surprise! Who is Jesus? part 46 - John 4:4-15 I was surprised while studying for this post. There was no straightforward answer to my question, "What is living water?" Many answers discussed its spiritual meaning, but I wanted a simple explanation. I was curious about what a Samaritan woman 2000 years ago would have understood …
The Role of John the Baptist: A Bridegroom Analogy
The bridegroom is descending Who is Jesus? part 45 – John 3:22-4:3 Brides magazine is no longer available in print but still exists online. When my fiancée and I were planning our wedding, I noticed that 1980s articles focused entirely on the bride: the wedding dress, reception venue, cake, and honeymoon destination were all her …
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Misdiagnosis: Impact on Older Autistics
Guardian articles - Older autistics Media Watch- Autism in the news Middle-aged and older autistic individuals require improved support. An article in The Guardian published in August 2025 states that 90% of autistic people over 50 are undiagnosed. I'm one of them. A review of autism and ageing in the UK found that many people …
Lessons from the Snake on a Stick: Biblical Reflections
Snake on a stick Who is Jesus? part 43 – John 3:12-21 When we had our children, we took a family holiday to Rhodes, Greece. We stayed in Lindos, in a converted fisherman's cottage with a view of the Acropolis. The nearby beach, Saint Paul's Bay, is named after the legend that Saint Paul landed …
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Exploring Faith and Eternal Life in John 3:16
God so loved Who is Jesus? part 43 – John 3:12-21 part a Does the phrase "I gifted it to him" bother anyone else like it does me? I don’t recall using 'gift' as a verb during school or in my early adult life, but now terms like 'gifting' and 'gifted' are common. To me, it feels like …
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Understanding Being Born Again: Jesus and the Holy Spirit
Born of the Spirit Who is Jesus? part 42 – John 2:23-3:13 It's important to look at this from another angle. I previously analysed the Born Again verses since they are often preached and misunderstood. I found that being born again is significant, but the source of that rebirth is what really matters. Now, I'll …
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Exploring Erotic Imagery in the Song of Solomon
Innuendo—Song of Songs 3:6-5:1 The Song of Solomon, Part 3 In the Song of Solomon, there are many erotic images, such as caresses and deep kissing, with references to tasting the beloved's mouth. Beyond that, the meaning of some metaphors about love is unclear, but some are obvious. This post is for adults, so if …
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The Shift in Meaning: Born Again in Today’s Culture
Born again or from above? Who is Jesus? part 41 - John 2:23 – 3:13 When I became a Christian in the mid-1970s, I was proud to identify myself as a born again believer in Jesus. Now I rarely use the term. Not because I no longer believe what I did, but because the meaning …
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Heaven and Earth: Insights from John 2
Get the Hell out of here! Who is Jesus? Part 40—John 2:12-22 "Heaven is a place on Earth," says the song, and before you accuse me of being old by picking a 40-year-old Belinda Carlisle song, Jada Facer has released a cover version this year. However, you'd still have been right, I am old. 13 The …
MasterChef Controversy: Autism and Accountability
A series of catastrophic failures Media Watch - Autism in the news This post discusses verbal abuse. If this may upset you, please don't read further. Gregg Wallace, the former MasterChef presenter, has been let go from the show after 50 new allegations were reported on the BBC website on July 8. Out of 83 …
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Making an ass of myself 