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’d only change my name if I became a rock star. I’d choose a memorable name. And in doing so, I’d pay tribute to Ringo Starr and Elvis Presley. So, my new name would be Ringo Presley 😀. When I was around 8 years old, I hated all hippies. I liked Elvis because I saw … Continue reading Ringo Presley
From 1994 to 1998, I was involved in both Tipperary Christian Fellowship and Limerick Baptist Church. From 1998 to 2020, I focused solely on Tipperary, though I live in Limerick, 25 miles away. Up to the end of 2007, we met in the SIPTU Hall (shown here). Then, we moved to a community centre building … Continue reading Hymns: 1994 Memories
My dream chocolate bar? Well, if it’s just one chocolate bar, I quite like Fruit and Nut. I suppose it would be fun to have different types of chocolate with different ingredients in each square, but then again, I can think of something better – if I’m allowed to dream. Let’s say that an angel … Continue reading Chocolate That’s Free, Good for You, and Lasts Forever
So, do I remember my favourite book from childhood? Not really, but the question provoked me to consider what books I read as a child. I do remember the Dandy and Beano annuals around the house. Mine was the Beano. Comics were a large part of our childhood. Whizzer and Chips became my favourite after … Continue reading Dare to Be a Daniel
Over the years, I’ve read all sorts of books; particularly novels, technical, travel, music biographies and theological. The most impactful ones are related to my Christian faith. Reading the Bible goes without saying, and maybe you could see that as a collection of 66 books, so perhaps it doesn’t count. In recent years, I tend … Continue reading Powerful Books
The main fear that comes to mind is public speaking. I remember, way back in 1980, shortly after I committed my life to Christ, someone asked me if I’d like to share my testimony with the congregation. I declined, saying that I was too nervous to speak in public. Anyway, some months later, I was … Continue reading Fear No Evil
To answer that question, I need to consider the meaning of joy. It is much deeper than fun and happiness, but we should never play down fun and happiness. We have enough misery to deal with 😀. Provided we aren’t doing anything wrong or hurtful to others or ourselves, fun and happiness are to be … Continue reading Joy to the World!
eeek! What do these questions mean? I’ve only recently discovered the Daily Prompt. I was going to ignore it, but it’s getting to be fun meeting the challenge. I asked my friend Microsoft Copilot and it replied: It’s about stepping away from screens, notifications, and constant connectivity to recharge mentally and emotionally. People might unplug … Continue reading Pulling the Plug
So, what quality do I most value in a friend? It’s not an easy question to answer. I’m not even sure who to classify as friends. When I look back over my life, apart from my original family and my current wife and kids, I can’t really say that I had any very intimate friends. … Continue reading Anytime You Need a Friend
1993 was the year that I started feeling old 😀, which is perhaps why I purchased a Nintendo NES console and Achtung Baby by U2. I bought the U2 CD in HMV, Cruises Street, Limerick, just across the road from where we had our open-air preaching meetings. I had just listened to their Dublin concert … Continue reading Hymns: 1993 Memories
Hibernia Gospel 