Fruitful in the Land of my Suffering

And so we come to the story of Joseph. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob have come and gone; Joseph is the latest patriarch to take centre-stage. Joseph is one of my favourite Biblical characters because I can relate to him as a fellow dreamer. I admire what he exemplifies in patience, endurance, forgiveness and excellent leadership. …

God Always Provides the Sacrifice (Genesis 22)

God Always Provides the Sacrifice. Abraham’s test and Isaac’s narrow escape in Genesis 22 is one of those stories that loses something with familiarity. You can become so assured about the end that you become blasé about the beginning. Returning to it now as a father makes it much more painful reading than before, as …

Written in the Stars (Genesis 15)

I love looking up at the stars. I love going to remote places where the skies are clear to see them better. As my cameras have got more sophisticated I have tried with increasing success to photograph them (and I’m quite pleased with someone of my latest efforts, from the deserts of Utah), but sometimes …

Year of Provision

This year so much blessing shows, That eloquence in prose it outgrows. So my sentiments I must immerse, And rehearse in verse. This winter no discontent, No regrets for this year past In joy has been spent. This new year no fear In God's hands held fast, So my soul to praise adhere. This 2014 …