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..
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
It’s an interesting question. It makes me wonder how we define the community. I asked Microsoft Copilot. Here is what it said: At its core, community refers to a group of people who share something in common—whether it’s a place, an interest, a culture, or even a purpose. It could be as broad as the … Continue reading This Little Light of Mine
If we’re talking about real jobs rather than dream jobs, I’d like to work in the tourism industry. I often find myself envying people who work in beauty spots, such as Glengarriff County Cork. There’s a little boat that brings people on a small journey to the Garnish Island. I’d like to pilot that boat … Continue reading Tourism
Before 5th Century Before 400 AD, contact with Christian communities in Roman Britain might have introduced elements of Christianity to Ireland even before formal missionary efforts. 5th Century Patrick, formerly a slave in Ireland, escaped but returned as a missionary in 432 to spread Christian teachings, converting chieftains and establishing churches. Palladius and Declan belong … Continue reading Irish Church History Chronology
So, what gives me direction in life? I hope I understand the question, but I think of it in terms of strategies to achieve goals and solve problems. I remember back in my college days, I’d approach the exams in June and think that I’d be the happiest person on earth when I finished the … Continue reading Ultimately, Christ
Hibernia Gospel 