An Irish personal evangelistic site. I'm not representing a particular church, but it's broadly evangelical in tone. My aim is to cover topics I've encountered in discussions I've had over the years, mainly here in Ireland..
I can’t think of any major sacrifice I’ve made, but we all make minor sacrifices all the time. To accomplish anything, you need to be disciplined and to be willing to say no to easier paths. For example, you make little sacrifices for good physical and mental health, for good relationships, for a good career, … Continue reading Is It Sacrifice?
I have no idea of when I bought what I’m currently wearing, but I can tell you what the oldest wearable items in my possession are 😀. Way back in the mid 1970s, like most teenagers, I yearned to be cool. I didn’t have much money. Somehow or other, I managed to be able to … Continue reading Wrangler Jacket and Jesus Saves Badge
1991 was the year that Limerick celebrated 300 years since the Treaty of Limerick, which ended the Williamite war in Ireland. It was also the year that I passed my driving test and bought my first computer, an Amstrad PCW 9512. I also bought my first second-hand car, a golden Suzuki Swift. And it was … Continue reading Hymns: 1991 Memories
So, am I a leader or a follower? It depends on the context. For example, at various stages of my life, I’ve been a leader as a teacher, as a father, and as a church elder. But in many other contexts, I’m a follower. At times, at third level, some of my students knew more … Continue reading I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
I must confess, I prefer fruit products rather than raw fruit. Given a choice between an apple and some grapes and wine and apple pie, I would choose the latter. 😀. But I do try to eat raw fruit too. So here are my favorites: It’s often said that because we have so much processed … Continue reading Apple Pie and Wine
Praying more is a small step, but you could argue that it results in a big improvement in one’s life, and it has eternal significance. So why aren’t I doing it already? I am, but I need to do it more and to not allow myself to get distracted by the pleasures or trials of … Continue reading Pray More
God’s holiness means that He is separate from anything impure, and His holiness calls people to reflect His character by striving for righteousness and purity. It also entails that God is incomparable to any other thing. Even in heaven, when all sin will be erradicated forever, we will be in awe of God’s holiness. In … Continue reading Hymn Themes: Holy
Freedom, for me, can mean being set free from any kind of enslavement. Thankfully, I’ve never been a slave in the commonly understood sense of the term. But life’s difficulties can enslave us. Problems with physical and mental health, relationships, careers, and finances can enslave us in a sense. And when we solve, or learn … Continue reading My Chains Are Gone
Hymns published in 1990 include the following: We Are Marching in the Light of God became popular in North America in 1990, but this South African Zulu song goes back much further. 1990 in South Africa saw the official start of the process of ending Apartheid. Nelson Mandela was freed in February 1990. I was more … Continue reading Hymns: 1990 Memories
The last significant live performance that I saw was Paul Weller, in an outdoor concert in the grounds of King John’s Castle Limerick in 2024. I went along with some of my family. It was impressive that such an artist would perform in such an intimate venue. Nowadays most concerts in Limerick are tribute acts. … Continue reading Paul Weller: Limerick, Ireland
Hibernia Gospel 