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..
What exactly is meant by being inspired by someone? My instant answer could be Jesus, but I like to think in terms or ordinary humans, like myself, who’ve somehow managed to accomplish great things. I tend to think of people I could imagine myself wanting to be like if I were starting my life again. … Continue reading It’s a Tough One
I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy 😀. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the very … Continue reading Hymns: More Like Jesus
Well, we’re all aware than things can go well, wrong, or badly wrong in each of the key areas of life: Physical health Mental health Relationships Finances Career Spiritual We live in an age where we have abundant advice or tips available for all these areas. Even when you take all the good advice, things … Continue reading Think Ahead
I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy 😀. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the old … Continue reading Hymns: Be Thou my Vision
Let me think 😀 – I’d like to go way back to the 1960s and experience my first group of movies. Mary Poppins was the first one, with Batman soon after. Back then we had black and white TV, so it was great seeing all the Batman characters in colour. I remember seeing James Bond’s … Continue reading Chariots of Fire
I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy😀. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the in-between hymns. … Continue reading Hymns: Light the Fire Again
Like most words, happiness has a range of meanings. Sometimes “happy” might mean “pleased”. I think of the hymn “At the Cross”, with the line “And now I am happy all the day.” I assume that the writer means that he was always pleased when he reflected on his salvation. I hardly think that he … Continue reading And Now I Am Happy All the Day 😊
I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy 😀. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the very … Continue reading Hymns: Famous One
Generally speaking, when I think of skills that I’d like to master, I consider my various careers, leisure interests and spiritual interests. I’d like to have been better at everything. My careers centered around mechanical engineering, teaching, Christian work, and IT. And I’ve always been keen on playing musical instruments – mainly keyboard and guitar. … Continue reading Hymn Writing
I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy 😀. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the old … Continue reading Hymns: Here is Love, Vast as the Ocean
