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..
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When I think of teachers, I can consider the following: To answer the “why”, it’s simply because they were effective, friendly, and enthusiastic. I’m never at ease with mentioning names on my blog, apart from public names. I wouldn’t like people to write about me 😀. Do unto others as you’d have them do to … Continue reading Wayne Grudem
I never saw much point in tattoos. I do remember bubble gum as a kid, where you’d get this piece of paper that you licked and placed on your arm, and it left a temporary tattoo. It might have been called Clown chewing gum, but that was way back in the 1960s. It’s just a … Continue reading Keep Praying
Almost all the pictures on Saint Patrick’s Day on Pexels.com involved drink. I’m pleased to find one that didn’t. It’s not that I’m against alcohol, but I don’t approve of drunkenness. And I’d be much happier if more Irish people were like Patrick himself. Throughout my life, the Irish were often seen as being a … Continue reading Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
No, my middle name isn’t Unintended Consequences 😀. I’m just a little uncomfortable with giving too much information about myself for fear of unintended consequences. At the same time, if I’m reading blog posts, it’s nice to be aware that it’s a real person, and a name helps that. I had a blog about 20 … Continue reading Unintended Consequences
Let me think. I could write “It was the best of times, it was the “blurst” of times”. But maybe Charles Dickens would sue me – or the monkeys from the Simpsons. I’d probably want to write about my physical background and my spiritual background. So, I’d write about my Cork background and maybe even … Continue reading I Was Born Twice
I assume that this question relates to things that I’d be sorry to lose rather than something that would literally cause your death, such as losing access to essential medication. So, I choose the Bible, something that allows me to access the Web, and a musical instrument. I don’t absolutely need these. I have enough … Continue reading Bible, Web, Musical Instrument
I’ve always been uneasy about patriotism. Growing up in Ireland, I resented Irish culture being imposed on me and those who tended to express hatred to anyone who was in any way positive towards British people. They used to call them “West Brits”. And I had no love for anyone who sympathized with republican terrorists. … Continue reading Sort Of
To answer this question briefly and honestly, I don’t desperately need a break. But if a genie appeared to me and asked me if I needed a break, I would probably answer that I’d like to feel perfectly good without any of these minor aches and pains or other annoying chronic health issues. I shouldn’t … Continue reading Minor Health Issues
I’ve spent the last few years reflecting on my life and attempting to note down all my memories, often with the help of what songs were popular at the time. I’ll list some significant events: Here are a couple of songs about the passing of time: And here are two time-related hymns:
I could think of lots of things that I’d be scared to do. Some are a bit ridiculous, such as climbing Mount Everest or bungee jumping. I could also think in terms of sharing my faith. It’s not so much that I’m scared, but people don’t always appreciate you talking about politics or religion, especially … Continue reading Going to Doctors and Hospitals
Hibernia Gospel 