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’m blessed enough to have been born in a place and time when my work hours were reasonable. So by default, it was balanced. I suppose, work ate into my home life through study, which I enjoyed for the most part, and stress, which was partly my own fault for ruminating about work issues at … Continue reading Work for Jesus
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
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
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
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
Hibernia Gospel 