How often do we interact with God on a results basis? We make requests and look for an outcome. There’s a whole industry within the church dedicated to this kind of thinking but even those of us who don’t subscribe to “blab it and grab it” will still often approach God expecting a fix.
Tag: prayer
We really are all in this together
I was offered four cups of tea, the loan of two mobile phones and an umbrella! We keep getting told by various parties that “We’re all in this together” as some kind of catchy slogan but my experience shows me that so many of us already know and act accordingly.
The ballad of Tom’s scrotum (joke)
_This was sent to me by e-mail. I don’t often pass e-mail jokes on but this one made me laugh – I hope you like it._ —- The pastor asked if anyone in the congregation would like to express praise for answered prayers. Suzie Smith stood and walked to the podium. She said, “I have […]
Vending machine Jesus
I’ve often read the analogy of God not being a vending machine but rarely have I seen it put so well and so clearly as this.